Self-publishers must declare if content sold on Amazon’s site is AI-generated

Retailer announces new rules for its Kindle Direct Publishing forum after complaints about AI-produced works being sold under human writers’ namesAmazon has introduced new rules and guidance for Kindle books generated by artificial intelligence tools, including the requirement that authors inform it when content is AI-generated.The company announced the new rules on its Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) forum on Wednesday. It said in a statement: “Beginning today, when you publish a new title or make edits to and republish an existing title through KDP, you will be asked whether your content is AI-generated.” KDP allows authors to self-publish their books and put them up for sale on Amazon’s site. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-09-11 17:08:53 UTC ]
News tagged with: #company announced #beginning today #self-publish #kindle

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Self-publishers must declare if content sold on Amazon’s site is AI-generated'


Dennis Publishing Sold to Private Equity

For the first time in its 45-year history, Dennis Publishing has been sold. The London-based publisher of The Week and Mental Floss, among numerous others, has been acquired by British private equity firm Exponent, both parties announced Tuesday. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Heart of... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #rate base #deep experience #track record


Aiming for TV dollars, digital publishers adopt Nielsen’s Digital Content Ratings

Publishers including BuzzFeed, Group Nine and Business Insider are investing in third-party measurement to add legitimacy to their video audiences. The post Aiming for TV dollars, digital publishers adopt Nielsen’s Digital Content Ratings appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #business insider #third-party measurement


How B2B Publishers Are Driving Meaningful Engagement With Sponsored Content

One of the many goals behind ALM Media’s ongoing overhaul of its digital operations has been a desire to offer its marketing partners products that leverage new capabilities and conform to readers’ changing expectations of media brands. On the advertising side, few offerings carry more promise... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #rules apply #marketing partners


Both Text and Audio Sold Together in Amazon Original Stories Collections

The second-newest imprint in Amazon Publishing’s portfolio offers both audio and ebook editions of works brought together in thematic collections. The first was released during BookExpo in New York City. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson A First Collection Bundles Text and... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #amazon publishing #ebook editions #porter anderson #editor-in-chief @porter_anderson


Amazon Publishing signs 'exhilarating' new sci-fi trilogy from Maxwell

Amazon Publishing’s science fiction and fantasy imprint, 47North, has signed a new series of books from author James Maxwell. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #amazon publishing #science fiction #fantasy imprint


Industry Notes: China Literature at Rights Fair; Amazon Publishing Signs Patricia Cornwell Series

China Literature is at New York Rights Fair this week to bring more Chinese literature to the American market. And Amazon Publishing announces a two-book deal with Patricia Cornwell. The post Industry Notes: China Literature at Rights Fair; Amazon Publishing Signs Patricia Cornwell Series... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #china literature #american market #patricia cornwell


Patricia Cornwell signs world rights series deal with Amazon Publishing

Patricia Cornwell has signed a deal to release a new series exclusively with Amazon Publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #amazon publishing #patricia cornwell


BookExpo 2018: Amazon Publishing Launches Collections

After introducing Amazon Original Stories last fall for short works of fiction and nonfiction, the digital imprint is adding a new line, Collections, which brings together one or more pieces of fiction and nonfiction from a single writer or a group of writers that are tied together thematically. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #short works #digital imprint


Publishers Association Issues Statement on UK VAT for Digital Content

'It makes no sense in the modern world that readers are being penalized with an additional 20-percent VAT for choosing to embrace digital,' says the Publishers Association chief. The post Publishers Association Issues Statement on UK VAT for Digital Content appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #digital content #modern world #embrace digital


5 questions publishers have about Snap’s new content creator incubator

In its quest to win back the love of influencers and stay alive in Facebook’s world, Snap has created an incubator for storytellers. The post 5 questions publishers have about Snap’s new content creator incubator appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #win back #stay alive


Twitter looks to woo smaller, Facebook-frustrated publishers with new site

Twitter will launch a site to help smaller publishers use its platform through how-to guides and case studies from larger publishers it works with directly. The post Twitter looks to woo smaller, Facebook-frustrated publishers with new site appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post twitter #site appeared #smaller publishers #case studies #larger publishers


HBG, Amazon Partner on Narrative Content for Echo Device

In a move that shows where the future of storytelling may be headed, HBG has teamed with Amazon to create an interactive title specifically for Amazon's voice-activated digital assistant aimed at children, Echo Dot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #echo dot


Amazon Publishing launches non-fiction arm

Amazon Publishing is breaking into non-fiction in the UK through imprint Little A. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #amazon publishing


Eoin Purcell of Amazon Publishing UK: ‘Building Those Relationships’

An Irishman in London, Eoin Purcell moved from Dublin almost four years ago to become head of Amazon Publishing UK. Today, he looks at the industry's many urgent issues calmly: time is on his side. The post Eoin Purcell of Amazon Publishing UK: ‘Building Those Relationships’ appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #eoin purcell


Key Rights Offers on Deck: Amazon Publishing Titles at Bologna and London Book Fairs

This week at Bologna International Children's Book Fair and then at London Book Fair April 10 to 12, the Amazon Publishing foreign rights team packs new titles–—and the retail muscle to make all boats float. The post Key Rights Offers on Deck: Amazon Publishing Titles at Bologna and London Book... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book fair


How 3 Publishers Grew Revenue By Repurposing Content

Cigar Aficionado, New York magazine and Allrecipes on the ways they developed new business with existing assets. The post How 3 Publishers Grew Revenue By Repurposing Content appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #repurposing content #york magazine


Publishers Are Urged to Monitor Amazon Buy Buttons

The e-tailer's year-old strategy of letting third party sellers compete for buy buttons is here to stay. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #buy buttons


Snapchat Approves Branded Content Ads for Discover Publishers

Snapchat has worked out a deal with publishers that finally allows them to publish branded content to the app.Until now, publishers couldn't create the ads they ran between the articles and videos they post in the app's Discover section for professional media partners such as BuzzFeed, Hearst,... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #discover publishers #nbc universal


Events Highlighting Chinese Publishers and Content Creators at Bologna

With China as the country of honor at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair this March, a citywide program to celebrate Chinese arts and culture, as well as top authors and illustrators, is already in motion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #bologna children #content creators #book fair #top authors


Political class has 'sold out' on Brexit, Clarke tells publishers

The entire political class has "sold out" on Brexit, Ken Clarke MP has told delegates to the IPG Conference, as he discussed the government's current "astonishing and complex" task in negotiating a new relationship with the European Union and rest of the world. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #told delegates #ipg conference #european union