While it is unclear exactly how many books the feature is currently available for, reports suggest that Ask This Book has already been enabled on thousands of bestselling English-language books. To note, Ask This Book is currently available only on the Kindle iOS app. The e-commerce giant is reportedly expected to roll out the feature to physical Kindle devices and the Android-based app in 2026.

The feature may stir some controversy given that authors and publishers do not appear to have a say in whether readers can use AI to engage with their work in this way. It comes amid a wave of hotly contested AI copyright lawsuits and broader concerns about the limitations of large language models (LLMs) in substituting human writing.

“To ensure a consistent reading experience, the feature is always on, and there is no option for authors or publishers to opt titles out,” an Amazon spokesperson was quoted as saying by PCmag. Besides this, there are very few details available about how the new feature would actually work. Other uncertainties regarding licensing rights, hallucinations, and AI training also exist.

Kindle iOS app users who want to test the feature can click on the in-book menu, look for Ask This Book, highlight any passage they want, and either ask suggested questions or type in their own queries. They will also be able to ask further queries in the same chat and receive AI-generated responses.

Earlier this year, Amazon launched a new version of its Kindle Paperwhite in Indiacalling it the fastest and best-performing Paperwhite yet. It comes with several upgrades, including a larger display, a thinner design, and improved performance. It features a 7-inch display—the largest ever on a Paperwhite model—and a 300 ppi glare-free screen that reads like paper even in bright sunlight, as per the tech giant.

Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe, a $630 tablet, allows for digital writing with a stylus and features a colour screen for the first time.