The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Reading Habits

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way people read books and reshaping the publishing industry. On April 23, World Book Day and Libraries Week, the Online PR Service highlighted the changing habits of book readers, with 65% of publishers believing that AI will bring about a new era in the industry.

With the impact of the pandemic, one in three people (35%) has turned reading books into a hobby, according to B2Press. The average reader can finish approximately 33 books a year, with regions like Serbia, Poland, and the Czech Republic leading in book reading population. Turkey ranks sixth in the list.

The number of e-book readers is expected to increase by 37.5% compared to the pre-pandemic period, reaching 1.1 billion users by 2027. Publishers are utilizing AI technology to reduce traditional publishing times by 50% through automatic text evaluation features in draft texts.

AI is transforming the publishing industry by automating tasks like editing, formatting, and distribution. Approximately 5 in 10 publishers are incorporating AI technology in their editorial content creation processes, resulting in cost reductions of 15 to 67% and increased customer satisfaction by 65%.

Publishers believe that AI will revolutionize various aspects of the book industry, especially distribution. By the end of this year, AI is expected to generate billions in revenue for publishers. The integration of AI in the publishing sector is not only streamlining processes but also enhancing the reading experience for book enthusiasts worldwide.