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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 8 MIN

Michelle Hurley: Publishers Association of New Zealand spokesperson on the impact of AI on publishing

from Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons · host Newstalk ZB

Two books by distinguished authors were recently ruled out of New Zealand’s premier literary prize because their covers used AI art. Elizabeth Smither’s Angel Train and Stephanie Johnson’s Obligate Carnivore, both of whom received one of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, were removed from contention in the in the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Publishers Association of New Zealand spokesperson Michelle Hurley joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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