{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Amazon\u2019s New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025)","description":"Amazon quietly rolled out a new Kindle feature that places AI directly inside books, raising questions authors should understand. This week\u2019s Self-Publishing News also covers major audiobook platform updates, new distribution and monetization options, and review compliance shifts tied to Amazon enforcement. These changes affect how authors publish, promote, and protect their work moving into the new year.  YouTube Channel Memberships (podcast) \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/Memberships Channel Memberships Members-only Video Playlist - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=UUMOl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA IngramSpark Changes Every Author Must See | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025) - https:\/\/youtu.be\/tvyINUd0JIU?si=mMpMLgYl1B0Te6t9&amp;nbsp; Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX -  https:\/\/www.acx.com\/mp\/blog\/now-in-beta-narrator-voice-replicas-on-acx Writer Beware: Kindle\u2019s New Gen AI-Powered \u201cAsk This Book\u201d Feature Raises Rights Concerns -  https:\/\/writerbeware.blog\/2025\/12\/12\/kindles-new-gen-ai-powered-ask-this-book-feature-raises-rights-concerns\/ Spotify for Authors - https:\/\/authors.spotify.com \u2022 Voices by INAudio - https:\/\/www.voicesbyinaudio.com\/&amp;nbsp; Google Play Books Partner Center: Character detection in auto-narrated audiobooks - https:\/\/support.google.com\/books\/partner\/answer\/14183080 Spoken \u2013 https:\/\/spoken.press Book Bounty \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/BookBounty (affiliate link) The Bottom Line (subscription required) -  https:\/\/janefriedman.com\/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter\/ YouTube for Authors \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/YouTubeBook Dibbly Create \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) - Use coupon code DIBBLYHOLIDAY25 for 25% off yearly plans, and DIBBLYHOLIDAY30 for 30% off addon tokens. (ends January 1) Dibbly \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/Dibbly - Use code TUWHOLIDAY7 for 7% off all services. (ends January 1) StoryOrigin \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/StoryOrigin Keith Wheeler Books presents: Short Reads Domination Course - https:\/\/shortreaddomination.com\/&amp;nbsp; Matty Dalrymple presents: From Expertise to Authority: Building Your Professional Presence for a Sideline or Second Act - https:\/\/www.theindyauthor.com\/entrepreneurship Subscribe to my email newsletter - https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@dalelroberts My Books - https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https:\/\/dalelroberts.gumroad.com\/coffee.  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts ","author_name":"The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/selfpublishingwithdale.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39419140\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39419140"}