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How two AI book covers forced the publishing industry to reckon with its future

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Interview report. November 20 is the report date, not a proven exclusion-notice date. The studio’s account was passed through the publisher; original statement unchecked. Proposed contract provisions are not treated as universally signed.

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Interviews report two books excluded from Ockham consideration over AI covers

The Spinoff reported that Stephanie Johnson’s Obligate Carnivore and Elizabeth Smither’s Angel Train were excluded from the 2026 awards because of AI covers. Authors, publishers, and organisers offered differing accounts of awareness and notice of the rules.

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