AI-generated translations and content have produced questionable expressions and uneven tone (e.g., translations of classic authors with neologisms), sometimes credited to a labeled entity like 'Gemini·S'.

There is debate over demand for non-fiction AI-generated books, with experts questioning whether such works will appeal to general readers who already turn to AI for simple information.

The mainstreaming of generative AI in publishing has produced mass-produced books created largely by AI, often under anonymous or generic 'editing team' bylines, which raises questions about credibility and sourcing.

Regulators are watching closely, with officials signaling cautious steps and plans to weave AI-focused policies into the upcoming Publishing Culture Industry Promotion Plan, though no immediate regulations are set.

Industry voices are split: some contend that AI-heavy works cannot replace carefully crafted human-authored books and stress the need for transparency and rigorous fact-checking in AI-assisted output.

Guidelines are emerging, such as CommunicationBooks’ Generative AI Guidelines that require disclosure of AI use, assign authorship responsibility for factual accuracy, and ban verbatim AI plagiarism.

Libraries and bookstores are encountering AI-heavy titles with issues like poor grammar, unrelated images, and high prices, fueling concerns about effects on acquisitions and public resources.

Publishers released thousands of e-books in 2025, many without specific authors and with AI-generated covers and templates, including a large subset tagged under 'Humantities Publishing Editing Team' or labeled with keywords like 'aphorism'.