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Macmillan Staff Say the Publisher Threw a Party for a Workplace AI Assistant That Was Later Killed.

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Macmillan staff told WIRED that NOA, a workplace AI assistant called "No Ordinary Assistant," was unhelpful, and that the publisher held a party for it before it was discontinued. Bestselling authors also said AI is damaging their relationships with Big Five publishers.

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“Workers tell WIRED that NOA—or “No Ordinary Assistant”—was unhelpful. Bestselling authors also say AI is ruining their relationships with Big Five publishers.”
WIRED AI, 28 Oct 2026, 10:15.

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