Author Loses $2M Book Deal Because He Can't Prove It Wasn't Written by AI
menhguin · x · 2026-08-06
An author's mystery novel attracted a 14-way auction and a $2 million deal, but his agent later canceled the contract because they couldn't prove the book wasn't written by AI. The incident sparks debate over AI detection and the publishing industry's future.
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