A new open-source tool called KindShare allows users to transfer EPUB files directly from an Android device to a Kindle e-reader without using Amazon's Send to Kindle service or the cloud. The tool uses a local transfer method via Quick Share and requires a jailbroken Kindle, KOReader, SSH access, and compilation. It works on a Kindle Voyage with firmware 5.13.6 and can create a Wi-Fi access point if the phone and e-reader are not on the same network. However, it only works one way and a sleeping Kindle receives nothing. The tool is experimental and distributed under the MIT license. An alternative method involves using the email address associated with a Kindle to send EPUB files directly. Additionally, the open-source software Calibre has long allowed direct sending of digital files to a Kindle without requiring any modifications. Calibre 9.15 recently introduced a feature called "Create your own adventure," an interactive writing game where users build a universe and choose actions, while an AI model advances the narrative. In China, the regulation of book sales through live streams and other digital platforms is being strengthened. A draft revision of the Regulation on the management of the book market specifies obligations for intermediaries, tightens control over sellers, and targets piracy and certain pricing practices. Oxford University's Bodleian Library has shared its collections with OpenAI, which has been under scrutiny for potentially using pirated books from LibGen to train its AI models. Internally, OpenAI employees have questioned the legality and cost of acquiring large quantities of books for training purposes. A study on 14,419 fiction ebooks sold mainly on Amazon found that 20% of titles contain more than 25% of text generated by AI. These AI-generated books sell less well on average, but their increasing numbers are affecting the market. Amazon is working to strengthen its control over the market. More than 60% of Kobo customers are over 55 years old, highlighting the aging demographic in the e-reader market. Meanwhile, PocketBook Q, a smartphone-sized e-reader running on Linux, is set to launch at 199 euros. In Brazil, a tool called Publitik aims to reduce the time between a book's mention on BookTok and its detection by editors by aggregating data from 37 sources in 19 countries. In the United States, an investigation found that AI is being adopted in publishing, mainly for administrative, marketing, and data analysis purposes, but concerns remain about copyright, transparency, and content quality. In Australia, 17 organizations representing various creative industries have asked the government not to reopen copyright for the benefit of AI companies, emphasizing the need for negotiated licenses for protected works. Suspicions of AI use have surrounded a literary prize, with the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 finding itself at the center of controversy over the use of AI in the winning entry. The text of Jamir Nazir, an author from Trinidad and Tobago, has been questioned for potential AI-generated content, though no definitive conclusion has been reached. A controversy has arisen around a novel that updates itself on a Kindle, raising questions about the control readers have over the content they purchase. Additionally, Spotify has integrated a tool for creating audiobooks using synthetic voices, developed with ElevenLabs, which could challenge Amazon's dominance in the audiobook market. In Japan, the National Library of the Diet is developing NDLOCR-Lite, a free tool that converts images of Japanese books, magazines, and documents into text without a dedicated graphics processor. This is aimed at making ancient collections usable with ordinary computers. In the United States, a law has been signed to address the pricing of ebooks in public libraries, though its implementation is pending a national trigger clause. Meanwhile, in France, Amazon has stopped offering free delivery of books in its lockers, complying with a law that had been in conflict with the company for nearly two years. The use of AI in publishing has sparked debates about copyright and the role of human authors. In response, some authors and illustrators have launched campaigns against the unauthorized use of their works by AI. In the Netherlands, several publishers have launched Bookpact.ai, a commercial platform to regulate the use of books by AI companies. In Russia, self-publishing now represents 61% of the digital book market, with the market exceeding 2.7 billion rubles in the first quarter of 2026. Ten of the 20 best-selling authors on LitRes are self-publishers. The integration of AI into e-readers and audiobook production is ongoing, with companies like E Ink and MediaTek working on new chips that promise better color, smoother refreshes, and embedded AI functions. This could shift the role of e-readers from simple reading devices to multifunctional tools. In the realm of digital rights, a French researcher has demonstrated that a recent Kindle could be compromised through a malicious website, highlighting the security risks associated with e-readers. Additionally, a study found that 85% of audiobook professionals surveyed already use AI in their work, though the sector remains less automated than expected. The use of AI in education has sparked debates, with some arguing that AI-generated content could undermine the development of intellectual autonomy. Meanwhile, the use of AI in audiobook production raises questions about the value of human voices in the industry. In the area of digital content distribution, a platform called Thotario is testing a secondary market for digital books, seeking to understand reader preferences and frustrations regarding the resale and lending of ebooks. In India, book piracy has moved to print on demand, with an operation targeting two addresses in Delhi. The use of AI in the production of audiobooks is also raising concerns about the quality and authenticity of the content. A study found that readers prefer ChatGPT-generated stories as long as they believe them to be human-created, highlighting the importance of perceived authorship in the reception of AI-generated content. In the realm of digital publishing, the use of AI to generate content, including audiobooks and interactive stories, is becoming more prevalent. However, the integration of AI into the publishing industry remains a complex and evolving landscape, with ongoing debates about copyright, quality, and the role of human creators.