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The day after winning the Prix Goncourt for "L'Inconnue du quai de Javel," Philippe Jaenada admitted that he had used artificial intelligence three times during the writing process, including having ChatGPT write in one sentence in order to "play a game with readers." Previously, the Académie Goncourt removed Thélyson Orélien's novel from the longlist over suspected AI generation, and its Canadian publisher Boréal subsequently terminated its contract with him, prompting questions online about double standards. At present, the incident consists only of the above reports, with no further official response or subsequent developments.
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Goncourt Prize winner Philippe Jaenada admits to using AI in his writing
Philippe Jaenada admitted the day after winning the Goncourt Prize for "L'Inconnue du quai de Javel" that he had used AI three times in his writing, including having ChatGPT write in a sentence in order to "play a game with readers." Previously, the Académie Goncourt removed Thélyson Orélien's novel from the longlist over suspected AI generation, and his Canadian publisher Boréal subsequently terminated its contract with him, leading to questions online about double standards.