AI-Generated Content Floods Book Market, Over Half of New Books Authored by AI
TuhinChakr · x · 2026-07-31
A cited study highlights that the proliferation of AI-generated content is severely disrupting the book market. Data indicates that in some newly published books, over 50% of the text is AI-generated, with 970 books exceeding a 90% AI-generated content rate. This not only harms established authors but also makes it incredibly difficult for original authors to promote their new work.
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