Authors Guild Launches 'Human Authored' Certification to Combat AI-Generated Books

In response to the surge of AI-generated books on platforms like Amazon, the Authors Guild has launched a 'Human Authored' certification. This initiative aims to provide readers with clarity on authorship, distinguishing human-written books from AI-generated content. Currently limited to Guild members and single-author books, the certification will expand to include non-members and multiple authors in the future. While minor AI assistance like grammar checks is permissible, the certification emphasizes that the core literary expression must be of human origin. The Guild frames this not as anti-technology, but as a push for transparency and the recognition of the unique human element in storytelling.