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A Bane for Readers: This investigative report from Vox shows a worrying trend of writers grifted and misled with promises.
The Trash Flood on Amazon: Shoddy Reads for Disgruntled Readers
Navigating the eBook marketplace feels like a throwback to the chaotic era of illegal streaming sites. Banner ads plastered with Search Engine Optimisation-rich keywords vie for attention, reminiscent of the confusing maze of play buttons. Recent incidents, like the release of Kara Swisher’s book, spurred a wave of bizarrely titled eBooks, riding on the coattails of popular searches (Vox).
The AI-Infused Scam: Would-Be Authors Fall Victim to Grifters
Behind this facade lies a hidden ecosystem producing cheap, low-quality eBooks through a mix of AI and cut-rate ghostwriters. Many of these books peddle misinformation, employing deceptive tactics like borrowing established authors’ names. The Authors Guild points out the difficulty in quantifying these books, leaving consumers to sift through a landfill of literary detritus.
The Rise of Self-Publishing Grift: AI Publishing Made Easy (for Fools)
The landscape is rife with grifters exploiting every facet of self-publishing, from manipulating Amazon algorithms to monetizing fake reviews. Infamous figures like Big Luca paved the way, teaching strategies to churn out books for profit. The Mikkelsen twins, Christian and Rasmus, emerged as prominent players, offering courses promising easy cash through AI-generated eBooks.
Economic Vulnerability and Exploitation
Economic implications are particularly relevant for Pacific Islander communities, where individuals seeking passive income avenues may be disproportionately impacted by exploitation within the eBook marketplace. Aspiring writers from Pacific Islander backgrounds, often facing socio-economic challenges, could be lured by promises of easy cash through self-publishing schemes. The risk of falling victim to grifters who exploit AI and ghostwriters underscores the need for greater awareness and protection within Pacific Islander communities, especially among those seeking supplementary sources of income.
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