Do I have to disclose AI on Amazon KDP?

Yes

Yes for AI-generated text, images (including covers) and translations, when you publish or republish, even if you edited them heavily. AI-assisted work, which you created and AI only edited, refined or brainstormed, doesn't need disclosing.

Last verified 2026-10-17. Our reading of the quoted terms below, not legal advice.

What the terms say

Amazon KDP

“We require you to inform us of AI-generated content (text, images, or translations) when you publish a new book or make edits to and republish an existing book through KDP.”

“If you used an AI-based tool to create the actual content (whether text, images, or translations), it is considered "AI-generated," even if you applied substantial edits afterwards.”

“You are not required to disclose AI-assisted content.”

“You are responsible for verifying that all AI-generated and/or AI-assisted content adheres to all content guidelines, including by complying with all applicable intellectual property rights.”

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