Amazon has introduced a new Recaps feature for Kindle users, designed to help readers recall key plot points and character developments before starting the next book in a series.

The feature, now available to Kindle users in the United States, provides AI-generated summaries for thousands of best-selling English-language e-books.

While Amazon did not initially mention AI in its announcement, the company later confirmed that Recaps are created using generative AI, with human moderators ensuring accuracy.

Concerns about the reliability of AI-generated summaries have surfaced among Kindle users, with some questioning whether they will accurately reflect book content. Amazon maintains that its process ensures accuracy, though further details have not been provided.

Recaps can be accessed through the Kindle Library or within a book series page, and users must acknowledge a spoiler warning before viewing the summary.

The feature aims to improve the reading experience by helping readers stay immersed in complex stories without having to re-read previous books.

Amazon plans to expand Recaps to the Kindle app for iOS soon, covering a variety of genres, including fantasy, mystery, and thriller series.