AI and the Publishing Landscape in 2024

This chapter explores the transformation of the publishing industry amid the rise of artificial intelligence in 2024, featuring contentious agreements between AI companies and publishers. It highlights authors' concerns regarding the transparency of these deals and the potential impacts on their intellectual property rights as well as the financial implications for publishing. Furthermore, the chapter examines the tension between accessibility, open access initiatives, and the profitability of academic publishers within the context of upcoming EU regulations.