Canadian publisher ends work with Haitian author over AI use in novel
Éditions du Boréal says Thélyson Orélien used artificial intelligence to write 'C'était ça ou mourir,' contradicting his repeated denials.
The Canadian publisher of Haitian-Canadian writer Thélyson Orélien announced Wednesday that it was ending its collaboration with the author of "C'était ça ou mourir," saying he had used artificial intelligence to write his novel despite his assurances to the contrary, according to Le Nouvelliste.
"New elements, confirmed in recent days, indicate that artificial intelligence was used in the writing process of 'C'était ça ou mourir,' while the author had repeatedly assured us that he had never resorted to it for the creation of his novel," the publisher said, as quoted by Le Nouvelliste.
The decision follows Orélien's move to abandon his effort to gather evidence intended to support his denial of the AI allegations. His publisher, Éditions du Boréal, confirmed that decision in an exchange with The Canadian Press, reported by La Presse on October 17, Le Nouvelliste reported. The author had sought to document the writing process of the book, which was the target of allegations of AI use.
The publisher had earlier, in a statement published on October 13, addressed the controversy. Orélien had previously signed a contract with the publisher for a second novel, according to Le Nouvelliste. The reports were also carried by TVC News.