AI-Written books Are here Barnes & Noble's CEO warns that AI-written books may already be on store shelves, as publishers HarperCollins and Harlequin sign AI deals. The development comes amid a survey showing 53% of Americans fear AI threatens human creativity, raising questions about the market for such books. Barnes & Noble’s CEO says AI-written books may already be on the shelves. HarperCollins and Harlequin have both signed AI deals. But with 53% of Americans worried that AI threatens human creativity, who is this actually for?