Amazon will use AI to generate recaps for book series on the Kindle

Amazon’s new characteristic may make it simpler to get into the newest launch in a collection, particularly if it has been a while since you’ve got learn the earlier books. The brand new Recaps characteristic is a part of the latest software update for the Kindle, and the corporate compares it to “Beforehand on…” segments you may look ahead to TV exhibits. Amazon introduced Recaps in a weblog put up, the place it stated you could get entry to it when you obtain the software program replace over the air or after you obtain and set up it from Amazon’s website. Amazon did not discuss concerning the know-how behind the characteristic in its put up, however a spokesperson has confirmed to TechCrunch that the recaps will likely be AI generated. 

Shortly after the characteristic rolled out, customers talked about it on social media, questioning if Amazon is utilizing generative AI to write down collection summaries. They expressed considerations about using generative AI, particularly about the potential of the know-how hallucinating plot components that are not truly within the books. “We use know-how, together with GenAI and Amazon moderators, to create quick recaps of books that precisely mirror e book content material,” Amazon spokesperson Ale Iraheta informed the publication. Iraheta assured TechCrunch that Amazon’s recaps are correct, however in fact, use it at your individual danger. 

In the meanwhile, the Recaps characteristic is accessible for best-selling English-language e book collection on all Kindle gadgets within the US. To know in case your favourite collection has one, search for the “View Recaps” button throughout the collection web page in your Kindle library. It’ll quickly be obtainable for the Kindle app on iOS, as nicely. 

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