HarperCollins forges ahead with AI-assisted YouTube series based on books. Some authors have concerns

HarperCollins Publishers and AI-powered animation studio Toonstar have announced a multiyear partnership to coproduce original YouTube series based on HarperCollins titles.  It marks the second announcement this week from the book publishing giant regarding a partnership with an AI-centered company. On March 30, Harlequin, a division of HarperCollins, said it entered a multiyear agreement to coproduce 40 animated micro-dramas with AI entertainment company Dashverse. Inspired by Harlequin Romance titles, the collaboration launches in April, beginning with an adaptation of A Fairy-Tail Ending...