Canadian Publisher Drops Author Thelison Aurelien After Confirmed Use of AI in His Novel

Canadian publisher Éditions du Boréal has announced it has ended its collaboration with Quebec author Thelison Aurelien, following new information indicating he used artificial intelligence to write his debut novel. The author has been at the center of an ongoing controversy for weeks, and the decision has raised questions about literary authenticity and transparency in publishing.

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• The publisher announced on Wednesday that artificial intelligence was indeed used in writing the author's latest novel, following a controversy that lasted weeks.

  «هذا الأربعاء أعلن ناشره الكندي "Les Éditions du Boréal" أن **الذكاء الاصطناعي** استخدم فعلا في كتابة روايته الأخيرة.»

  يورونيوز on MSN
• The publisher said it has dropped the author, who was shortlisted for a literary prize, after new information emerged about his use of artificial intelligence in his first novel, which was widely acclaimed.

  «جاء ذلك بعد معلومات جديدة تفيد باستخدامه الذكاء الاصطناعي في كتابة روايته الأولى التي لاقت استحسانًا واسعًا.»

  France 24
• The decision has raised questions about literary authenticity, authorship, and transparency in publishing.

  «raising questions about literary originality, authorship and transparency in publishing.»

  Times Now

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