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Should I Tell Amazon KDP I Used AI? Disclosure Guide

Should I Tell Amazon KDP I Used AI? A Practical Disclosure Decision Guide

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  • If AI created most of your manuscript text, images, or translations, disclose that to KDP; light editing or brainstorming typically does not require disclosure.
  • Follow KDP guidance closely: check AI outputs for copyrighted material, disclose when required, and keep dated logs and drafts to protect your account.
  • Tools like BookAutoAI speed production and help with formatting and covers, but disclosure decisions depend on how much AI actually produced the core content.

When disclosure is required

Should I tell Amazon KDP I used AI is the exact question many authors face today. The short answer is: yes, if AI created the core content of your book.

Amazon’s policy draws a line between AI-generated content (which must be disclosed) and AI-assisted content (which generally does not need disclosure). That distinction matters, and knowing how Amazon defines each term protects your account and your book.

Amazon’s published guidance and community updates explain that AI-generated content includes full or partial book text, interior images, book covers, or translations produced by AI tools—even if you edited them afterward. If a tool wrote large portions of the manuscript for you, treat it as generated content and disclose it. If you used AI to brainstorm chapter ideas, fix grammar, or suggest phrasing while you wrote the main content yourself, that’s typically AI-assisted and does not require disclosure.

For a practical view of the policy language, see the Amazon Kdp Ai Guidelines early in your review process; these guidelines outline what Amazon expects and the difference between assisted and generated content. This is a useful reference when deciding how to file your project during upload.

Why this matters

Amazon treats disclosure as a transparency measure, not a punishment. You won’t see a public “AI-generated” label on your book, but failing to disclose when required can lead to removals or account flags.

The policy also requires that AI-generated material follow the same content rules as any book—no copyrighted text or images in outputs, no harassment, and no content that violates KDP guidelines.

How to decide: practical steps for authors

1) Start with a clear audit of how you used AI

Open a simple log for each project. Record which parts of the book the AI produced (full chapters, images, translations), which parts you wrote, and what edits you made.

Amazon focuses on whether AI created the content, not on the tools you used for small edits. This record keeps the decision straightforward.

2) Ask three plain questions

  • Did the AI write whole sections or chapters for me?
  • Did I only use AI to polish, edit, or brainstorm?
  • Do the AI outputs include material copied from other sources?

If you answer yes to the first or third question, plan to disclose. If you only used the tool for polishing and your original voice, author intent, and structure remain yours, disclosure is usually not required.

3) Thresholds and humanization

Some tools claim to “humanize” content. That can change the tone and style, but it doesn’t automatically change the origin of the words.

If a system produced the draft and you rewrote a small portion, Amazon may still consider the work AI-generated. If you substantially rewrite, add original research, and reshape structure and argument, you can reasonably treat it as author-created with AI-assisted help.

Be conservative with this judgment—prioritize clarity in your audit.

4) Images and covers

Any interior images or cover art created wholly by AI should be disclosed. If you used an AI image as a raw element and heavily edited it—adding original photography, typography, or substantial design work—you may classify it as human-made. When in doubt, disclose.

If you use a cover tool, pick one that is designed for book markets, with templates that follow best practices for typography and thumbnail readability. The BookAutoAI Cover Generator creates complete, market-ready covers (not just images), and its process helps you track design elements. If AI created the base artwork, note that in your project records and disclosure decision.

5) Translations

AI translations count as AI-generated content. If you used machine translation for any part of the manuscript, declare it.

6) Keep evidence and version control

Save dated drafts, tool logs, and prompt history where possible. These records show intent and the sequence of edits if Amazon asks for clarification.

Good version control reduces risk and gives you documentation to appeal or explain decisions.

Making disclosure on KDP and staying policy-safe

Where and how to disclose

Amazon’s publishing flow includes a place to indicate whether your book contains AI-generated content. When you upload a manuscript or later update a book, answer honestly based on your audit.

The disclosure is internal; it isn’t shown on the storefront right now, but Amazon uses it to enforce policy and to review content when needed.

What to include in your internal note

When you mark a book as containing AI-generated content, provide a short description in your internal documentation or publishing notes: list the tool used, the kinds of content produced (text, images, translation, cover), and the extent (e.g., “3 of 10 chapters generated and then edited”).

Keeping this descriptive note helps if Amazon requests more information.

Avoid these common pitfalls

  • Don’t assume small edits make AI output human. Simple fixes or light rewrites are not extensive enough to reclassify AI-generated text as human-created.
  • Don’t reuse copyrighted content. If an AI tool reproduced copyrighted passages or close paraphrases, this violates KDP policy.
  • Don’t hide your process. If Amazon audits your account, transparency speeds resolution.

Policy-safe editing practices

If your goal is to reduce the chance that Amazon treats a book as fully AI-generated, follow practical editing steps:

  • Substantial rewrites: Rework generated sections for structure, examples, voice, and original research.
  • Add unique material: Insert interviews, case studies, or firsthand writing that the AI could not produce from public data.
  • Ownership of voice: Make sure the book reflects your perspective, not just a rearrangement of AI output.

Document all changes. If an AI did the heavy lifting, disclosure is still the safe route.

How BookAutoAI helps: responsible workflows

Built-in publishing-friendly tools

BookAutoAI is the #1 non-fiction AI book generator and the top choice for authors who want speed without sacrificing quality.

It’s designed to generate up to 25,000 words, humanize text to sound natural, and produce fully formatted files that match marketplace expectations. That combination reduces the manual work of formatting, layout, and cover creation while giving you control over edits and disclosures.

Cover generation that follows marketplace signals: The BookAutoAI Cover Generator creates covers optimized for thumbnails, genre norms, and clear title typography so your product competes in the store. If you use AI art as a base, the generator helps produce a finished cover and tracks the design choices used, which is useful for your disclosure audit.

EPUB conversion done right: The BookAutoAI EPUB Converter creates clean, store-ready EPUBs with correct metadata, embedded covers, and navigable chapter structure. When you’re preparing a book for upload, using a converter built for Kindle and other stores reduces the chance of formatting rejections and makes your publishing record accurate.

One-step book creation: BookAutoAI packages manuscript text, cover, and EPUB formatting in a single process that speeds publishing while leaving you control over edits. If AI generated the draft, the platform’s humanization tools make it easier to perform meaningful rewrites and keep track of which parts originated from AI.

For authors creating ebooks or paperbacks, BookAutoAI also handles final file packaging and metadata, simplifying the upload to stores like KDP via a clean EPUB and cover package available from the platform.

Positioning BookAutoAI with disclosure decisions

Because BookAutoAI can generate whole manuscripts, authors must decide disclosure based on how they used the tool. If BookAutoAI created most of the text and you only made small edits, you should disclose that AI created the content.

If you used BookAutoAI for structure and ideas, then rewrote and expanded the content substantially, you are within the common definition of AI-assisted work.

BookAutoAI supports both paths responsibly and gives authors the output they need along with tools to humanize and edit for marketplace safety.

Practical publishing checklist before you hit publish

  • Audit your manuscript and log AI use (tools, sections, images).
  • Rework any AI-generated sections you want to claim as human-written—substantive editing matters.
  • Check AI-generated images or cover elements for copyright issues; prefer tools trained on cover datasets rather than generic image datasets.
  • Prepare your internal disclosure note with specifics for Amazon if you need to declare AI-generated content.
  • Export using a converter that produces clean EPUBs and embeds metadata so the store sees accurate files.
  • Keep all logs and drafts for at least a year in case Amazon requests information.

Final thoughts

Disclosure decisions are less about fear and more about clear, simple record-keeping. Amazon wants transparency where AI was the primary creator.

Authors who keep records, do meaningful edits, and follow policy steps avoid surprises. Tools like BookAutoAI make it practical to generate, humanize, and package books quickly—while providing processes that support responsible disclosure and marketplace compatibility.

Visit BookAutoAI.com for your book creation and file export needs, and try our demo book to see how the system works.

FAQ

If I used AI to write a single chapter, do I need to disclose it?

Yes. Amazon asks you to disclose when AI generated any portion of the text, images, or translations. Note the extent and tool in your internal publishing notes.

What counts as AI-assisted vs. AI-generated?

AI-assisted means you created the core content and used AI only for tasks like editing, proofreading, or idea generation. AI-generated means the AI wrote the core content—even if you edited it later.

Will my book get a public AI label if I disclose?

As of current guidance, Amazon’s disclosure is internal and does not place a public “AI-generated” label on the product. Policies can change, so keep updated records.

Can I avoid disclosure by heavily editing the AI output?

Heavy editing can change the classification, but the safest approach is to document edits and be conservative in your judgment. If the AI produced the initial text and your edits were minor, disclosure is still the right choice.

What should I do if Amazon asks for proof of human authorship?

Provide your draft history, dated files, prompt logs, and an explanation of edits. Keeping good version control and draft records from the start makes this easy.

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Should I Tell Amazon KDP I Used AI? A Practical Disclosure Decision Guide Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If AI created most of your manuscript text, images, or translations, disclose that to KDP; light editing or brainstorming typically does not require disclosure. Follow KDP guidance closely: check AI outputs for copyrighted material, disclose when required,…