Australian writers and publishers are calling for the government to intervene in the industry's "existential crisis" over the rise of artificial intelligence. newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeAustralian book publishing in 'crisis' over rise of AIShareShare articleAustralian book publishing in 'crisis' over rise of AIBy Aoife Hilton. Artificial intelligence has taken over the book publishing industry, or at least that's the impression from the headlines.