# HarperCollins Breaks Ground: Authors Give AI a Nonfiction Boost!
## The News Just Got Real (And a Bit Quirky)
In a world where robots are stealing jobs and taking over everything from our homes to our shopping lists, HarperCollins just decided to let some of their nonfiction backlist titles help train AI. As if AI needed more reading material! The publisher is giving the thumbs-up to using select titles, but only with the do-you-mind nod from authors. Let’s dive into the details and see what’s cooking!
### Key Points:
– **HarperCollins Goes AI:** The publisher is teaming up with an AI tech company to train models using nonfiction titles from its backlist.
– **Author Approval:** The agreement requires permission from authors, turning this into a win-win situation (as long as the robots don’t start writing bestsellers).
– **Quality and Performance Boost:** The intention is to improve the quality and performance of AI models. Because let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want a smarter robot?
– **Limited Use Only:** Just like that last slice of pizza, there’s only a limited amount available, ensuring that these books won’t just be making robot sidekicks any semi-int
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/19/harpercollins-tech-firms-books-train-ai-models-nonfiction-artificial-intelligence
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