Amazon updated the content guidelines for Kindle Direct Publishing to address AI and in the process attempted to define terms AI-generated and AI-assisted. Guidelines like this are how our society tries to engage with AI in the near-term.
Artificial intelligence (AI) content (text, images, or translations) We require you to inform us of AI-generated content (text, images, or translations) when you publish a new book or make edits to and republish an existing book through KDP. AI-generated images include cover and interior images and artwork. You are not required to disclose AI-assisted content. We distinguish between AI-generated and AI-assisted content as follows:
AI-generated: We define AI-generated content as text, images, or translations created by an AI-based tool. If you used an AI-based tool to create the actual content (whether text, images, or translations), it is considered “AI-generated,” even if you applied substantial edits afterwards. AI-assisted: If you created the content yourself, and used AI-based tools to edit, refine, error-check, or otherwise improve that content (whether text or images), then it is considered “AI-assisted” and not “AI-generated.” Similarly, if you used an AI-based tool to brainstorm and generate ideas, but ultimately created the text or images yourself, this is also considered “AI-assisted” and not “AI-generated.” It is not necessary to inform us of the use of such tools or processes.
You are responsible for verifying that all AI-generated and/or AI-assisted content adheres to all content guidelines. For example, to confirm an AI-based tool did not create content based on copyrighted works, you’re required to review and edit any AI tool outputs.
What do you think about how Amazon defined the terms and makes those distinctions? Do you think they should change the definitions? Do you think there are other distinctions they should make?
Amazon KDP AI content guidelines
Amazon updated the content guidelines for Kindle Direct Publishing to address AI and in the process attempted to define terms AI-generated and AI-assisted. Guidelines like this are how our society tries to engage with AI in the near-term.
What do you think about how Amazon defined the terms and makes those distinctions? Do you think they should change the definitions? Do you think there are other distinctions they should make?