It's better with properly published titles but even those writers are increasingly using AI and leaks into their works.
Re:Doomscrolling Ourselves to Death
by coffeefirst on Sunday September 06, 2026 @09:30AM
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Out of curiosity what book did you get burned on?
Haven't properly burned myself yet. I've just avoided books based on skimming through online or in bookstores. Some had pretty clear telltale signs of AI slop (although usually quite subtle).
At his point I think that one has to assume that almost every author is using AI to some extent. And even if they don't, their editors will apply changes, no doubt using ChatGPT and other tools.
As best I can tell, the problem is contained to kindle self publishing and the like, which were always unfiltered. And we buy plenty of new books.