Invasion of the AI Images

Here’s what you can expect from Author Update:Publishing News: Stay in the loop on what’s happening in the industry.Advice That Matters: Learn how to make your book irresistible to readers.Live Q&A: Bring your questions and get answers from Thomas Umstattd and Jonathan Shuerger.Links:  - Novel Marketing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing - First Email Challenge: https://training.authormedia.com/courses/2751846 - Patron Toolbox: https://www.authormedia.com/patron-toolbox/ - AI Thomas:  https://www.authormedia.com/patron-toolbox/ai-thomas/ - Jon’s Substack Link: https://jonathanshuerger.substack.com/p/for-authors-amazon-ad-words?r=2i152jAffiliate Link:  M4 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3XAF8TN# YouTube Chapters for Author Update00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:43 Amazon Ads Expansion to New Countries02:25 Technology News: AI Updates in Publishing03:58 Traditional Publishing Embracing AI04:17 ChatGPT's New Image Generator09:51 AI Ethics: Taking Jobs from Artists?14:13 The Future of Creativity: Authenticity as Currency17:16 Google's Gemini 2.5 AI Model20:41 Overcoming Procrastination for Authors25:04 The Future of the Internet: Smaller Communities?32:04 IMLS Cuts to Libraries: Impact on Authors39:22 Canadian Booksellers Fighting US Tariffs51:04 Amazon Beta Testing Sponsored Ads on Retailer Websites53:52 Q&A: Budget-Friendly Advertising for Authors56:23 Using AI for Developmental Editing58:22 Targeting Your Ideal Readers1:00:36 Ethics of Using AI-Generated Content1:06:40 Sponsor Message and Closing