Key takeaways
- Classification follows the origin of the actual content.
- KDP currently requires disclosure of AI-generated text, images, and translations.
- AI-assisted use currently does not require KDP disclosure.
- Both categories remain subject to rights, accuracy, and quality rules.
What KDP calls AI-generated
KDP defines text, images, or translations created by an AI-based tool as AI-generated. It explicitly says substantial editing afterward does not change that classification.
Generated images include cover art and interior artwork. Authors should retain a production record that identifies which assets and passages came from which tools.
What KDP calls AI-assisted
If the author creates the content and uses AI to edit, refine, error-check, or otherwise improve it, KDP currently classifies the work as AI-assisted. Brainstorming ideas with AI and then creating the actual content yourself also falls within its assisted definition.
The boundary can become difficult in iterative workflows. Classify conservatively and use the live KDP question and definitions when publishing.
For the broader publishing workflow, continue with Can You Publish AI-Generated Books on Amazon KDP?.
Classify common workflows
- AI drafts a paragraph that a human rewrites: AI-generated under KDP's stated rule.
- Human writes a paragraph and AI flags grammar issues: AI-assisted.
- AI creates a cover illustration later retouched by a designer: AI-generated image.
- AI proposes topics and the author independently writes the manuscript: AI-assisted.
- A translation tool creates the actual translated text: AI-generated translation under KDP's definition.
Answer the publication question accurately
Inventory
List generated and assisted text, images, and translations.
Check current definitions
Platform language can change between drafting and publication.
Disclose generated content
Answer KDP's setup questions truthfully for new books and qualifying republication.
Preserve evidence
Keep tool, asset, source, license, review, and approval records.
For the closely related decision, read Who Owns the Copyright to an AI-Generated Book?.
Disclosure does not transfer responsibility
KDP states that publishers remain responsible for all generated and assisted content, including intellectual-property compliance. Disclosure is not approval, a copyright determination, or a quality certificate.
Verify facts, originality, permissions, privacy, trademarks, reader value, and accessibility regardless of classification.
Before moving to the next stage, use How to Create an AI Book Without Losing Human Editorial Control as a practical follow-through.
Separate platform policy from other obligations
Copyright protection, consumer disclosure, professional standards, contracts, and local laws are separate questions. A workflow can meet KDP's form requirement and still create other risks.
For a consequential project, document human contributions and obtain appropriate legal or professional guidance.
Common questions
If I heavily edit AI text, is it AI-assisted on KDP?
No under KDP's current definition. If an AI tool created the actual text, KDP says it remains AI-generated even after substantial edits.
Do I disclose AI spell-checking to KDP?
KDP currently classifies human-created content refined or error-checked with AI as AI-assisted and says assisted content does not need disclosure.
Does KDP allow AI-generated books?
KDP requires disclosure and compliance with its full content, rights, and quality rules. It may reject or remove content that fails those standards.
Official sources and further reading
Platform policies and royalty terms can change. Check the current Amazon documentation before publishing.
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