Quick answer: Amazon KDP requires you to disclose AI-generated text, images, or translations when publishing a new book or editing and republishing an existing one. You do not need to disclose AI-assisted work when you created the content and used AI only to brainstorm, edit, refine, or check it.
Disclosure is only one part of the review. You remain responsible for intellectual-property rights, accurate metadata, content quality, and the reader experience. This guide translates the current official KDP content guidelines into a practical publishing checklist; check Amazon's page again before each upload because platform policies can change.
The 2026 KDP AI Policy Explained
KDP requires publishers to disclose when text, images, or translations are AI-generated. Amazon also says it may reject or remove content that violates its guidelines or creates a poor customer experience.
Important: Amazon's public guidance explains what publishers must report to KDP, but it does not promise how disclosure data may be displayed or used. Describe your process accurately and avoid assumptions that are not stated in the policy.
AI-Generated vs. AI-Assisted (The Vital Distinction)
The most important part of KDP's policy is understanding the difference between two terms: AI-Generated and AI-Assisted.
| Category | Definition | Disclosure Required? |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Generated | You used a tool (like ShakespeareAI, ChatGPT, or Claude) to create the actual text or images, even if you did substantial editing afterward or used it to rewrite your own work. | Yes |
| AI-Assisted | You wrote the text yourself, but used AI to brainstorm plot ideas, outline chapters, fix grammar, or format the manuscript. | No |
For example, if you use ShakespeareAI to generate a 50,000-word novel based on your prompt, export the manuscript, and heavily edit 20% of it, this is still considered AI-Generated by Amazon.
Once you have classified the content correctly, use the KDP AI disclosure checklist for a final review, then follow the Amazon KDP publishing guide for manuscript, metadata, and upload steps.
How to Properly Disclose on KDP
When you set up a new Book on Amazon KDP (or update an existing title), you will see an "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Content" questionnaire on the Title Setup page.
Step 1: The AI Declaration
Amazon will ask: "Did you use AI tools in creating texts, images, and/or translations in your book?" Select Yes.
Step 2: Section by Section Details
You will then be prompted to define what parts of the book are AI-generated (Text, Images, or Translations). For Text, you must select between:
- Some AI-generated text with no editing
- Some AI-generated text with minimal or extensive editing
- Entirely AI-generated text with minimal or extensive editing
Step 3: Run a responsibility check
Before submitting, verify that you have the rights to every element, the book matches its description, and the manuscript provides a useful reader experience. Keep a private record of the tools and source material used so you can answer questions if KDP requests more information.
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Can I publish AI-generated books on Amazon KDP in 2026?
KDP requires disclosure of AI-generated text, images, and translations. AI-assisted content does not require disclosure. The finished book must still follow KDP's content, intellectual-property, and customer-experience guidelines.
Will my Amazon KDP account be banned for using AI?
Amazon's published guidance does not say AI use alone triggers an account ban. It does say KDP can reject or remove content that violates its guidelines and may ask for additional information, so disclose accurately and review every title carefully.