Quebec publisher halts promotion of book in AI controversy amid new allegations

A Quebec author, Thélyson Orélien, who was accused of using artificial intelligence to write an award-winning novel, is now facing new allegations of plagiarism. According to a report by La Presse, some articles by Orélien that were published in Quebec and French media between 2012 and 2014 contained passages that were also found in previously published work by other authors.

The Canadian Press has not independently verified these allegations. Orélien's publisher, Les Éditions du Boréal, is concerned about the new plagiarism allegations as they raise issues related to copyright and editorial integrity. In response, the publisher has suspended promotional activities surrounding Orélien's novel for the time being, citing the author's well-being.

The book will remain available. Additionally, the Salon du livre de l’Estrie, a book fair in Sherbrooke, Que., announced it was removing Orélien as a guest of honour after learning of the plagiarism allegations.

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