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Amazon Rolls Out AI-Generated 'Recaps' Feature for Kindle Book Series

The new feature, available in the U.S., provides quick summaries of book series using generative AI, with plans to expand to the Kindle iOS app.

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Overview

  • Amazon's new 'Recaps' feature offers AI-generated summaries of thousands of bestselling English-language book series on Kindle devices.
  • The feature aims to help readers refresh their memory on plotlines and characters before continuing a series, with spoilers included and warnings provided.
  • Currently available in the U.S., Recaps is being rolled out via an over-the-air update and will soon be added to the Kindle iOS app.
  • Users can access Recaps through the 'View Recaps' button in their Kindle Library or the three-dot menu in the Kindle interface.
  • While praised for its convenience, the feature has sparked discussions over the accuracy of AI-generated content, with Amazon emphasizing efforts to ensure reliability.