Johns Hopkins University Press plans to start licensing its books to train proprietary large language models, with a deadline for authors to opt out by August 31. This decision is influenced by budget concerns following federal grant cuts. The revenue from licensing, while modest per title, is expected to be significant overall in supporting the press's mission. The press, which publishes around 150 new books each year, is also exploring partnerships with AI companies, particularly those focused on specialized content models to improve LLM responses.
Johns Hopkins University Press has announced plans to license its books for training proprietary large language models, allowing authors to opt out until August 31.
The initiative aims to generate meaningful revenue for JHUP, which seeks to support its mission amid anticipated contractions in the higher-education market.
The executive director expressed that while JHUP is not currently operating at a deficit, the financial model may need to evolve in the coming years.
The press is exploring partnerships with AI companies and those working on specialized content models to enhance AI responses.
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