However, the initial impact of this decision may be limited, as Amazon will not be publicly identifying books with AI content, although this policy may be revised in the future. The Guild, which represents thousands of published authors, has been in discussions with Amazon about AI material since early this year and hopes that the company will eventually require public disclosure when a work is AI-generated.
Key takeaways:
- Amazon.com has started requiring writers who want to sell books through its e-book program to disclose in advance if their work includes artificial intelligence material.
- The Authors Guild has praised this decision as a step towards ensuring transparency and accountability for AI-generated content.
- Amazon differentiates between AI-assisted content, which authors do not need to disclose, and AI-generated work.
- Despite the new regulations, Amazon will not be publicly identifying books with AI, a policy that may be revised in the future.