SHOCKING NEW RULE: Authors must now come clean about AI content when selling books on Amazon!
In a surprising move, Amazon.com has finally taken action to address the growing concern over computer-generated books on its platform. After facing months of complaints from various author groups, the online retailer has now made it mandatory for writers to disclose if their work includes artificial intelligence material before selling them as e-books.
The Authors Guild, one of the leading advocates for writers’ rights, heralded this decision as a “welcome first step” towards thwarting the invasion of AI-generated books on the site. Many authors had feared that computer-generated content would overshadow traditional works, leaving consumers oblivious to the fact that they were purchasing AI content.
Amazon’s content guideline page now explicitly defines AI-generated content as “text, images, or translations created by an AI-based tool.” This distinction is crucial, as the company also recognizes AI-assisted content, which does not necessitate disclosure.
However, despite this much-needed regulation, Amazon has chosen not to publicly identify books that are AI-generated. A spokesperson for the company noted that this policy could be subject to revision in the future.
The CEO of the Authors Guild, Mary Rasenberger, revealed that discussions with Amazon regarding AI material have been ongoing since the beginning of the year. Rasenberger expressed gratitude towards Amazon for taking their concerns into account and implementing this important first step towards transparency and accountability for AI-generated content.
The Guild, which represents thousands of published authors, has been actively involved in advocating for the protection of copyrighted material. In July, they organized an open letter addressed to AI companies, urging them not to use copyrighted works without permission. The letter garnered support from renowned authors such as James Patterson, Margaret Atwood, and Suzanne Collins.
While this initial move by Amazon is commendable, many authors and consumers hope that the company will eventually require public disclosure for AI-generated works. The question remains: will this new regulation be sufficient to address the concerns surrounding AI-generated content, or is more action needed?
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