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Wired: HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Hachette Quietly Use Claude, ChatGPT and Jasper for Back-Cover Copy and Pitches

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Dozens of staff at HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Hachette told Wired their publishers are quietly using LLMs like Claude, ChatGPT and Jasper to generate back-cover copy, cover art and literary-agent pitches without author consent. HarperCollins reportedly runs an 'AI Champions' program; Simon & Schuster offered a $10,000 employee contest for AI use before easing off after complaints; Hachette says it supports operational AI but not creative work. Staff describe growing internal pushback.

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    Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.

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Original headline: Wired: HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Hachette Quietly Use Claude, ChatGPT and Jasper for Back-Cover Copy and Pitches