In a recent press release, Amazon noted that some new features were coming to Kindle. We’re adding new AI-powered reading features that preserve the magic of reading on Kindle. Story So Far lets you catch up on the book you’re reading—but only up to where you’ve read without any spoilers. For our endlessly curious readers,Read More

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.jtworld.xyz/post/35542

Seen this the other day on Mastodon. So much for selling one’s books on the last online bookstore that actually moves copies for a change.

  • MotoAsh@piefed.socialEnglish
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    21 hours ago

    Amazon: “You consented when you published your book on our platform. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Yes, even before ‘AI’ came along.”

    • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      16 hours ago

      lol yeah that’s not gonna fly in court. You can’t unilaterally make tectonic post hoc contractual adjustments like that. Or, you’re not supposed to be able to. But who knows these days.