Kobo, known for its author-friendly approach as an alternative to Amazon's Kindle, is facing scrutiny over recent changes to its self-publishing platform, Kobo Writing Life. An update to the Terms of Service, effective June 28th, introduces the potential for AI features, causing concern among authors. Kobo Writing Life and Kindle Direct Publishing offer authors a way to bypass traditional publishing routes. The ambiguity surrounding the implementation of AI within Kobo's platform has left many authors uncertain about its impact on their future on the platform and the potential implications for their work. This move could potentially damage Kobo's reputation as a champion of independent authors.