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Amazon Rolls Out 'Ask This Book' AI in Kindle iOS for U.S. Readers

The always-on tool offers no opt-out for authors or publishers, drawing new scrutiny over AI use of copyrighted texts.

Overview

  • The feature answers questions about plot, characters, and themes while restricting responses to material up to the reader’s current page to avoid spoilers.
  • It is live on thousands of English-language titles in the U.S. Kindle iOS app and is accessible from the in-book menu or by highlighting a passage.
  • Responses are available only to people who purchased or borrowed the book and are labeled non-shareable and non-copyable, according to Amazon.
  • Amazon confirmed there is no opt-out for rights holders, saying the feature remains always on to ensure a consistent experience.
  • Amazon plans to extend the capability to Kindle e-readers and the Android app next year, as the debut lands during wider legal disputes over AI training and following the company’s recent withdrawal of error-prone AI video recaps.