There’s a new trend in the world of Kindle e-readers, and it’s all about AI-generated books taking over the scene.
Users on Reddit and social media are talking about the surge of ads promoting these AI-written titles. Books like “The Secret Adventures of the Magical Forest” and “The Boy and the Monsters” are popping up, especially aimed at younger readers.
I’ve owned a Kindle for 10 years or so now. I’ve never minded the ads on them… until they became flooded with AI-generated books.
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Long-time Kindle fans are feeling a bit overwhelmed. One Reddit user, who’s had their Kindle for a decade, shared their frustration: “I didn’t mind the ads before, but now they’re filled with AI books.”
So, what’s the deal with these AI books? Well, they seem to lack the usual reviews and popularity of regular books. Some even look like they’re copying bits from other stories.
While Amazon offers discounted Kindles with ads on the lock screen, the flood of AI books has got people talking. Even though you can pay to opt-out of ads, the AI titles keep coming.
Amazon says they’re sticking to their content rules for all books, AI-made or not. They’re also making sure the ads meet their standards.
As AI books keep popping up, it’s making us think about where technology meets storytelling. In a world where computers write tales alongside humans, the Kindle world is changing, shaping how we read in the digital age.
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