US book buyers remain divided over artificial intelligence use in publishing

American book consumers remain divided over the use of artificial intelligence in published works, according to a report by Publishers Weekly. A survey conducted by data consultancy BookInsights.ai revealed that readers across age groups strongly favor mandatory disclosure when artificial intelligence is involved in creating a book. [1]

Publishers Weekly reported that the study surveyed 5,025 individuals who had purchased a book within the previous three months. Among those surveyed, 28 percent stated that they do not want artificial intelligence used in books under any circumstances. Conversely, 22 percent of respondents said they are comfortable with artificial intelligence being utilized at any stage of the creation process, including the writing itself. [1]

The research was conducted by BookInsights.ai, a consultancy founded earlier this year by David Walter, who previously worked as an executive at Circana BookScan, Publishers Weekly reported. Although younger readers demonstrated greater overall openness to authors using artificial intelligence tools, readers of all demographics broadly agreed that clear transparency and disclosure are necessary. [1]