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Substack Breach! Author Information Compromised

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Feb 13, 2026
A data breach at Substack exposed author metadata and raised spear-phishing risks. TikTok’s U.S. ownership change promises an algorithm shakeup that could upend discoverability. Amazon’s new download/DRM options and watermarking trade-offs get debated. HarperCollins’ surprising Bible sales and what Gen Z is buying are explored. AI tools for trailers and filmmaking and the Super Bowl halftime split make for cultural sparks.
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ADVICE

Track Audiobook Distribution Shifts

  • Monitor Baker & Taylor fallout: audiobooks are migrating to Library One and OverDrive is tightening school/library access.
  • Track distribution changes so your audiobook remains discoverable in libraries.
INSIGHT

Authors Can Secure Creative Control

  • Brandon Sanderson negotiated creative control with Apple TV, signaling authors can demand influence in adaptations.
  • Creative control became a higher priority than upfront money for long-term faithful adaptations.
INSIGHT

AI Lowers Cost To Make Cinematic Content

  • New Chinese AI models can produce near-cinematic footage cheaply, raising competition for Hollywood.
  • Low-cost AI supply will flood content markets, making quality and uniqueness decisive.
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