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AI reshapes publishing with AI-authored novels and AI-generated text in self-published books

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The publishing industry is undergoing a significant transformation due to the integration of artificial intelligence. Novelist Coral Hart has reportedly authored 370 novels under various pseudonyms since 2025, utilizing AI in her creative process. A recent study suggests that approximately 20% of newly self-published books now contain a substantial portion of AI-generated text. AI

IMPACT AI is increasingly influencing creative industries, raising questions about authorship and the prevalence of AI-generated content in published works.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the impact of AI on the publishing industry, citing an example of an author using AI and a study on AI-generated text in self-published books.

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AI reshapes publishing with AI-authored novels and AI-generated text in self-published books

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI is reshaping publishing: novelist Coral Hart has written 370 novels under 21 pen names with AI since 2025, and a study estimates a fifth of new self-publishe

    AI is reshaping publishing: novelist Coral Hart has written 370 novels under 21 pen names with AI since 2025, and a study estimates a fifth of new self-published books contain at least 25% AI-generated text. Hachette withdrew Mia Ballard's Shy Girl, and detector Pangram flagged f…

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/its-like-the-wild-west-…

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