Can You Use AI Illustrations in a Children's Book?

Thinking about using AI to illustrate your children's book? Let's talk. The U.S. Copyright Office released a report in January 2025 on AI and copyright, and I'm breaking down what it actually means for children's book authors (without all the legal jargon). Whether you're considering AI or have already started using it, I want to give you the information you need to confidently decide what's best for your book, your creative work, and your publishing journey. Read full report here: https://www.copyright.gov/ai/Copyrigh... Timestamps 0:00 | Intro 1:25 | Report Summary 2:26 | Definition of Copyright 4:00 | Analogy 7:07 | How Will They Verify? 7:48 | Real Life Situation 9:42 | My Thoughts #picturebooks #childrensbooks #selfpublishing #illustrationtips #writingtips #aspiringauthors #authorlife #writingadvice #picturebookillustrations #ai #aiillustrations #aibook