AI-generated knockoffs of Joanna Stern’s book keep appearing on Apple Books

🇺🇸 9to5Mac·Jun 26, 20266:36 PM EDT·EN·1 min read
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Counterfeit versions of Joanna Stern's publication, created using generative AI, continue to surface on Apple's digital bookstore. These unauthorized titles mimic the original work's metadata and branding to mislead consumers, highlighting ongoing challenges in platform moderation.

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This highlights the growing risk of intellectual property theft and reputation damage for creative professionals as marketplace platforms struggle to filter automated rip-offs.

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