This document explains how Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) distinguishes between
AI-generated and AI-assisted content and how neural style transfer fits within those definitions.
- Amazon’s Current Policy (as of 2025)
KDP requires disclosure of AI-generated text, images, or translations when uploading or republishing a
book. AI-generated content is defined as material created by an AI-based tool, even if you edit it later. If
AI tools were used only to edit, refine, or enhance work that you originally created, that is considered
AI-assisted content and does not require disclosure. - Application to Neural Style Transfer
Lunapic art effects tools use a technique called “Neural Style Transfer”. Neural style transfer applies the visual style of one image to another. It does not generate new content
but modifies existing imagery. If you created the original artwork or photograph and only used neural
style transfer to stylize or adjust it, the result is typically considered AI-assisted—not
AI-generated—under KDP’s current definitions. - Disclosure Recommendation
- If the base image is your own creation → You can mark ‘No’ for AI-generated content. • If the base
image was created by an AI image generator (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion) → You must
mark ‘Yes.’ • Keep records showing that your base artwork is original in case KDP requests
clarification.
Best Practice
Save a copy of your original artwork and the final stylized image, along with notes on the tools and
settings used. This provides documentation of authorship and transparency if Amazon updates or
audits its policies.
Source: Amazon KDP Content Guidelines (https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200672390)