Libby Launches AI 'Inspire Me' for Library Book Suggestions, Faces Privacy Pushback
Libby rolled out “Inspire Me,” an AI-powered discovery tool that suggests borrowable titles from a user’s local library based on prompts or saved books. OverDrive says recommendations use each library’s collection and prioritize immediately available titles and that personal data isn’t shared with AI models. Some readers and librarians object, citing privacy and a preference for non-AI recommendations. The feature will reach all users in September.