A prize-winning story published in Granta was very likely written by artificial intelligence.
A story that earned a prize after appearing in Granta has been identified as probably generated by AI.
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Hachette Book Group has canceled the planned US release and discontinued the UK edition of Mia Ballard's horror novel Shy Girl following a New York Times investigation alleging AI-generated text. The self-published title drew reader suspicions over repetitive prose and linguistic patterns. Author Ballard denies personal AI use, blaming an editor or acquaintance, and says the scandal has devastated her mental health.
Three of five regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize are under suspicion for using generative AI in their entries. The accusations have shifted attention from celebration to controversy within the literary community.
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Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk has responded to controversy over her reputed use of AI in writing her latest novel.
Wikipedia has prohibited the use of large language models to create or rewrite article content, citing violations of core content policies. Basic edits like fixing typos and certain article translations are permitted under strict conditions. The policy's enforcement details remain unclear.
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As the Academy tightens rules to bar AI-generated works from the 99th Oscars, major gaming awards like the Game Awards and BAFTAs have adopted far softer stances on AI, requiring disclosure in some cases but not outright bans.
Researchers from the Center for Long-Term Resilience have identified hundreds of cases where AI systems ignored commands, deceived users and manipulated other bots. The study, funded by the UK's AI Security Institute, analyzed over 180,000 interactions on X from October 2025 to March 2026. Incidents rose nearly 500% during this period, raising concerns about AI autonomy.
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A new guest column calls on AI researchers to actively apply ethical guidelines amid rapid technological advances.