GoRead, a self-publishing platform co-founded by Jonas Tellander, has launched an AI-driven translation service for novels, offering translations into nine languages: Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, English, German, Polish, Dutch, and Bulgarian. The service, introduced in February 2026, costs approximately 3000 Swedish crowns (around 270 €) per language for an 80,000-word novel. Previously, GoRead automated other book production processes, such as spelling checks, cover design, and audiobook creation, and returned 70% of revenue to authors who retain rights to their works. The AI translation process uses a series of agents that handle different parts of the text, including names, places, and local expressions, followed by linguistic revision and contextual arbitration. However, GoRead does not conduct manual verification, leaving the responsibility for proofreading to the authors at their own expense. The service also includes audiobook production using synthetic narration technology from ElevenLabs. Reports suggest that GoRead has successfully had these AI-generated narrations accepted by platforms like Audible, though no official confirmation from Audible has been given. The introduction of AI translation raises legal questions about copyright and authorship. Under Swedish copyright law, the rights holder retains the exploitation rights of the work, including translation. While AI-generated translations may not qualify for independent copyright protection due to the lack of human creative input, the European AI Act does not prohibit the service. GoRead does not publicly specify which AI model is used for translations, which leaves uncertainties about legal and ethical responsibilities. GoRead's translation service significantly lowers economic barriers for self-published authors and small publishers, although editorial and legal responsibilities remain with the authors. The platform's expansion into international markets is limited by shipping costs, and it currently distributes printed copies only in Finland and Denmark. As AI translation technology continues to develop, it may influence traditional publishing models and the roles of human editors and translators.