AI allegations

Hachette pulls 'Shy Girl' from US and UK markets over AI content allegations

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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.