Quebec publisher Boréal cuts ties with novelist Thelsson Orlean over accusations of using artificial intelligence

Quebec publisher Éditions du Boréal announced it is ending its relationship with writer Thelsson Orlean after he was accused of using artificial intelligence in his award-winning novel. The publisher said new evidence had emerged, while the matter has sparked debate over authorship standards in publishing.

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• The publisher announced that its decision came after new information it had confirmed, in a press statement.

  «the publisher said new information, confirmed over»

  Radio-Canada
• The novel in question is «C'était ça ou mourir», and the writer is a Quebecer of Haitian origin. The publisher said that «new evidence» showed the use of artificial intelligence in the writing.

  «The publisher claims that “new evidence” has shown the use of AI in the book’s writing process.»

  CityNews Montreal
• The writer had been removed from the shortlist for the French Goncourt Prize last month, and he has repeatedly denied using artificial intelligence.

  «Author withdrawn from France’s Prix Goncourt last month has repeatedly denied using artificial intelligence to write novel»

  The Guardian
• The publisher said the writer used artificial intelligence while writing his book, which achieved great success.

  «used artificial intelligence while writing a breakout book, his publisher says.»

  The New York Times

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