Amazon Requires Disclosure for AI-Generated Kindle Books

Amazon requires Kindle self-publishers to declare if content is AI-generated. New rules state authors must inform Amazon if Kindle books are created by AI tools.
AI-generated content is defined as text, images or translations created fully by AI tools. AI-assisted content had human involvement but was refined by AI.
In August, Amazon removed suspected AI books falsely listed as written by author Jane Friedman.
Amazon says it is "monitoring the impact of generative AI" and aims to provide the "best possible experience" for authors and customers.
The Society of Authors welcomed the rules but wants transparency on all Kindle books and the ability for customers to filter out AI content.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 5:25:00 PM