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An author finds AI-generated books falsely using her name
Writer Jane Friedman was shocked to discover a collection of fake books uploaded to Amazon under her name. In a blog post titled “I Would Rather See My Books Get Pirated Than This,” Friedman explains how she believes the books were AI-generated, using her publicly available content as training data. The incident sparked a viral discussion about AI-generated content and its impact on artists’ credibility.
AI impact on the literary world
By Tuesday, the fake books were removed, but the issue remains unresolved. Friedman called for platforms like Goodreads and Amazon to verify book legitimacy and give authors the power to block false attributions. Without these protections, authors face the daunting task of policing fraudulent content on their own.
The struggle for author recognition
Friedman’s ordeal with Amazon sheds light on a larger problem faced by writers. The initial response from the platform was dismissive, only taking action when Friedman’s reputation was at stake. This raises concerns for authors without the same visibility to protect their work. As Friedman questions, how long until this happens again to someone else?
