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AI POLICY: Public Books does not accept work, including at the pitch stage, that uses AI-generated text, images, audio, or any other media; or that uses AI to revise, reorganize, or synthesize text during any stage of the writing process. The only exceptions are: 1) We understand authors may use AI tools to transcribe recorded interviews, but we expect authors to review and revise transcripts without the use of AI; and 2) We accept work that displays AI-generated media as a point of departure for critical analysis.
