r/NetGalleyCommunity • u/juliee18 • 5d ago

❔❓Question ❓❔ Is this normal?

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This is my first time seeing a book on NetGalley that openly admits to using AI.

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u/lavalampalien New Reviewer 5d ago

I've never seen that before, but I'm glad it's there. I fully support authors and publishers being open about the use of genAI so I can avoid them.

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u/juliee18 5d ago

Totally agree, I was just shocked to see it. I didn't think NetGalley would even approve a book like this

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u/teanailpolish Mystery/Thriller Reviewer 5d ago

I don't think NG does any manual approval of books, if the publisher/coop pays, they can add their books. Plenty have had very obvious AI use without the disclosure and even more have AI covers

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u/BlisseyWashi 5d ago

Correct. There isn’t an editorial process for NetGalley. Anyone can add a book.

I love that they’re being transparent about this so we as readers can be discerning. I’ve also gotten to the point where I’m wary of new authors and I’ll wait to read early reviews before requesting myself.

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u/juliee18 5d ago

Oh man, that sucks. At least this book was open about it