{
  "id": 15989120,
  "title": "Canadian publisher says novelist Orelien used AI to write novel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/canadian-publisher-says-novelist-orelien-used-ai-to-write-novel",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-22T02:57:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261022/canadian-publisher-says-novelist-orelien-used-ai-to-write-novel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montreal - The publisher of renowned Haitian-Canadian author Thelyson Orelien announced on Wednesday that it had confirmed the use of artificial intelligence in the creation of his novel, \"It Was Either That or Die.\" Orelien adamantly denied any allegations of AI involvement in his groundbreaking work. However, Canadian publishing company Boreal, which had stood by the 38-year-old author, disclosed on Wednesday that it had carried out a more thorough investigation into the claims. Recent developments suggested that AI was indeed utilized during the writing process. In response, the publisher terminated its professional relationship with Orelien. Boreal stated that they were unaware of the exact extent of AI's role in the writing process and may never have a definitive answer. The publisher acquired all the drafts of the novel and engaged an independent party to analyze the drafts. The analysis, conducted this week, revealed AI-related tags in the metadata of certain documents. Prior to this analysis, the publisher had not been aware of the presence of AI in the writing of \"It Was Either That or Die.\"",
  "summary": "MONTREAL — The publisher of top-selling Haitian-Canadian writer Thelyson Orelien said Wednesday it had confirmed that he used artificial intelligence to help write his novel \"It Was Either That or Die.\" Orelien has denied allegations that he used AI on his breakthrough novel and, last week, Canadian publisher Boreal said it was standing by the 38-year-old writer. But on Wednesday, Boreal said it…",
  "key_points": [
    "Canadian publisher Boreal confirmed AI use in Orelien's novel",
    "Orelien denied AI involvement in novel creation",
    "Publisher terminated relationship with Orelien after investigation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The publisher's decision to sever ties after discovering metadata tags signals a growing intolerance for undisclosed artificial intelligence usage within the professional literary industry.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/15989120.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Canadian publisher cuts ties with best-selling writer Orelien over AI use",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/canadian-publisher-cuts-ties-with-best-selling-writer-orelien-over-ai",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:16:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Canadian publisher says novelist Orélien used AI to write novel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/canadian-publisher-says-novelist-orelien-used-ai-to-write-novel-15989196",
        "published": "2026-10-22T01:36:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Canadian publisher says novelist Orelien used AI to write novel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/canadian-publisher-says-novelist-orelien-used-ai-to-write-novel-15992430",
        "published": "2026-10-22T03:32:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}