France launches new literary prize for books co-written with artificial intelligence

A new literary award called the Prix Pascal de Litterature IA has launched in France to recognize books co-written with artificial intelligence. Euronews, The Bookseller, The News International, and Streamlinefeed all reported on the creation of the prize. French entrepreneurs launched the award, according to Streamlinefeed. [1][2][3][4]

The creation of the award follows weeks of controversy regarding the use of artificial intelligence by finalists for major literary awards, Euronews reported. French literary circles have debated the issue since September following allegations about the novel C'etait ca ou mourir by Canadian-Haitian author Thelyson Orelien, which was nominated for awards including the Prix Goncourt. Euronews reported that Orelien's Canadian publisher confirmed that artificial intelligence was used in the creation of the book. [1]