Publishing Standards: More than 100 university presses across 26 countries have backed a charter on research integrity, transparency and responsible AI use. AI and Libraries: India’s Madras High Court has ordered an investigation into alleged fake, AI-generated books supplied to Tamil Nadu public libraries, with publishers’ accounts reportedly frozen. Digital Reach: Spotify launched audiobooks in India, offering more than 350,000 English titles and nearly 7,000 in Indian languages; its new author program will let independent writers distribute audiobooks. New Deals: Gollancz has secured a four-book fantasy series by Shen Tao in a six-figure pre-empt, while North American rights sold in a seven-figure deal. Industry Moves: Hodderscape publishing director Molly Powell is leaving to start a freelance editorial business, and Walker Books has promoted Lucy Pleydell-Pearce to lead co-editions and rights. David Walliams: The children’s author faces published allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies; some booksellers and screen distributors have dropped or distanced themselves from his work. His books still sold almost 108,000 copies in the UK this year. Publishing Investment: Self-publishing platform Spines raised $64 million to expand services for authors.