{
  "id": 15232865,
  "title": "Quebec author abandons effort to document novel’s origins amid AI allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/quebec-author-abandons-effort-to-document-novels-origins-amid-ai-15232865",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:15:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12106427/quebec-author-ai-allegations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quebec author Thélyson Orélien has abandoned his efforts to document evidence supporting his claim that artificial intelligence was not used to write his novel, according to his publisher Éditions du Boréal. The publisher had publicly supported Orélien in compiling evidence back in September, but the author ultimately decided to cease the process. The publisher respects his decision, yet wished to provide clear answers regarding the allegations surrounding his novel \"C’était ça ou mourir.\" The publisher also notes that sales of the novel have diminished since the controversy began, although they did not disclose specific sales figures. Despite being available in bookstores, the publishing house currently has no copies in stock, with a new print run expected to arrive next week. The novel was disqualified from France's prestigious Prix Goncourt earlier this month due to allegations of AI use and plagiarism in Orélien's previous works, which he later admitted to.",
  "summary": "Quebec author Thélyson Orélien has abandoned efforts to compile evidence supporting his denial that artificial intelligence was used to write his novel, his publisher confirmed.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Quebec author abandons effort to document novel’s origins amid AI allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/quebec-author-abandons-effort-to-document-novels-origins-amid-ai",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:11:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Quebec author abandons effort to document novel’s origins amid AI allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/quebec-author-abandons-effort-to-document-novels-origins-amid-ai-15226236",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:11:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Quebec author abandons effort to document novel’s origins amid AI allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/quebec-author-abandons-effort-to-document-novels-origins-amid-ai-15230601",
        "published": "2026-10-17T16:15:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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