The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘a novel’ as ‘a long printed story about imaginary characters and events’ and the adjective ‘novel’ as ‘new and original, not like anything seen before’. We expect novels to be novel but it’s this that’s most at risk from generative AI – or is it? Come and hear from our panel of experts as to what they hope and fear from the AI revolution. What are your dreams and nightmares for the future of the novel? Joining us will be Dr Clementine Collett, a Research Fellow exploring the impact of generative AI; Caroline Cummins, the Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the Publishers Association; Libby Marshall, the Publishing Director of Serpent’s Tail; and Kate Sawyer, an acclaimed novelist and the Artistic Director of the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival.

Venue: Palmerston Room

Duration: 1 hour