Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-21
Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal announced on Wednesday the end of its collaboration with writer Thélyson Orélien after confirming that he used artificial intelligence in writing his novel “C’était ça ou mourir.”
Previously, Thélyson Orélien had denied the accusations of AI use, and his publisher had expressed support. However, an external analysis commissioned by the publishing house uncovered “new elements” confirming the use of this technology.
This decision marks a turning point in the relationship between the author and his publisher, who chose to end their collaboration following this revelation.