AI Disclosure on KDP: What You Must Know
Key Takeaways
- Disclosure is mandatory if AI generated the core manuscript or cover art
- No disclosure needed for AI spelling/grammar checkers (Grammarly/ProWritingAid)
- AI brainstorming and outlining assistant do NOT require a declaration
- Incorrect disclosure can lead to immediate book suppression and account audit
Amazon requires disclosure for AI-generated content. Here's exactly when you must disclose—and what happens if you don't.
The Simple Rule
If AI created content you included in your book, disclose it.
"Created" is the key word. Using AI as a tool is fine. Using AI as the creator requires disclosure.
What Requires Disclosure
AI wrote text you published (even if edited)
AI generated your cover art (Midjourney, DALL-E, etc.)
AI translated your book
AI created interior illustrations
AI narrated your audiobook
What Does NOT Require Disclosure
Grammar checking (Grammarly, ProWritingAid)
Spell check and autocorrect
Brainstorming or outlining
Research assistance
Dictation software
AI suggestions you completely rewrote
The 90/10 Rule
Think of it this way:
- AI created 90%, you edited 10%: Disclosure required
- You created 90%, AI polished 10%: No disclosure needed
How to Disclose
During KDP publishing, you'll see a "Content declaration" section. If AI generated any text, images, or translations:
- Select "Yes, it contains AI-generated content"
- Optionally describe what was AI-generated
- Complete your submission
What Happens If You Don't Disclose
- Book removed: Amazon can take down your book without warning
- Account notation: Future submissions face extra scrutiny
- Multiple violations: May lead to account termination
- Royalty loss: In severe cases, pending royalties may be held
⚠️ When in Doubt, Disclose
Amazon has stated they won't penalize books for using AI—they penalize non-disclosure. If you're uncertain, the safer choice is always to disclose.
Common Questions
Can I use ChatGPT to write my book?
Yes, but you must disclose it. AI-written content is allowed—hiding it is not.
What about AI cover generators?
If your cover was generated by Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, or similar tools, you must disclose "AI-generated images."
I used AI for research—do I disclose?
No. Using AI to find information that you then verify and write about yourself is assistance, not generation.
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