Help Shape the Future of AI in the Book Industry

The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is conducting a new survey developed by our AI Working Group to better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being used—and how it’s likely to shape the future—across the North American book publishing supply chain.

From editorial and marketing to production and forecasting, AI is already influencing many aspects of the book industry. This survey aims to capture a clear, nuanced snapshot of how organizations and individuals are responding to these changes: where AI is being embraced, where it’s raising concerns, and where guidance is most needed.

Whether you're new to the book world or a seasoned veteran, work for a publisher or a printer or vendor, your insights are essential.

Why This Matters

AI is evolving rapidly, and its impact on the book industry is substantial. With no one-size-fits-all approach, industry-wide input is critical to ensure tools and practices are developed responsibly and inclusively. The more perspectives we gather, the more meaningful the insights will be. BISG's AI Working Group will use the data from this survey to inform their work to create guidelines, best practices, and programming for the industry. 

Share Your Voice

We invite you to participate in the survey and share your experiences, challenges, and views. The survey should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete, and we appreciate you sharing widely as well as participating.

📅 Deadline to respond: July 31, 2025
🔗 Take the survey now 

Responses are anonymous, though you may optionally provide your email to receive a summary of the results. Selected anonymized comments may also be featured in upcoming BISG publications, communications, or presentations—with your permission.

Thank you in advance for helping us map the evolving landscape of AI in book publishing.