Amazon has imposed a set of new regulatory rules that require authors of books sold through its online store to disclose whether their books contain AI-generated content or not.
This move comes in response to complaints from the Authors Guild, an American organization, which fears that books authored with the assistance of artificial intelligence may compete with traditional works and deceive readers.
According to the new rules, book authors must inform Amazon in advance if their books include AI-generated content, this includes text, images, and translations produced using AI tools.
Amazon will not publicly disclose which books contain AI-generated content, although the company’s spokesperson mentioned that this policy will be reviewed at a later time.
The new rules announced by Amazon have received praise from the Authors Guild, describing them as a “welcome first step” in limiting the spread of AI-authored books, which have started to appear in online stores.
These rules may enhance transparency and trust between readers and authors by providing information about the source of content and the technologies used, however, they will require oversight and broader implementation.
Analysts believe that the use of artificial intelligence will likely lead to changes in traditional methods of book production and distribution in the future.
Amazon’s revenues from e-books and printed books reached approximately $28 billion in the past year, with the company holding a significant share of the global market in this sector.
