AI disclosure requirements depend on where and how you publish. Since 2023, platforms have begun formalizing policies around AI-generated content, and those rules continue to evolve.

Amazon KDP requires disclosure of AI-generated content. During upload, you must indicate whether your book includes AI-generated text, images, or translations. The key distinction is:

• AI-generated: Requires disclosure
• AI-assisted: Does not require disclosure

If you wrote the content yourself and used AI only for brainstorming, editing, or refinement, no disclosure is required.

This disclosure is not visible to readers. It is used internally by Amazon for policy enforcement and quality control. Failure to disclose when required can result in content removal or account penalties.

IngramSpark does not currently require AI disclosure, but it does require compliance with copyright law. Because fully AI-generated content may not be copyrightable, this still carries legal considerations.

Traditional publishers and agents increasingly require disclosure. Many submission guidelines now ask authors to explain whether and how AI tools were used. Policies vary widely, so always check requirements before submitting.

Other retailers currently have limited formal requirements, but this is changing quickly. Expect broader adoption of disclosure policies across the industry.

Voluntary disclosure to readers is optional but often beneficial. Some authors include a note about AI use in their acknowledgments or copyright page. Transparency can build trust, especially with readers who are sensitive to AI-generated content.

Best practice: Disclose when required, be accurate about your process, and keep records of how AI tools were used and what you changed. This protects you if your work is ever reviewed or questioned.

Sources:

• Amazon KDP Content Guidelines: AI-Generated Content
• U.S. Copyright Office: AI Registration Guidance
• Alliance of Independent Authors: AI Disclosure Best Practices