French publishing industry faces controversy over AI-written books

Thélyson Orélien's novel *C'était ça ou mourir* is at the center of an AI controversy.

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The author is accused of using artificial intelligence to write his book.

Publishing houses are seeking ways to protect themselves against this practice.

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