Writer denies it, but publisher pulls horror novel after multiple allegations of AI use
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Hachette pulled horror novel "Shy Girl" and canceled its US release after multiple AI detection tools and The New York Times found patterns suggesting the text was largely AI-generated, despite author Ballard's denials and claims a friend who helped edit may have used AI. This marks the first major AI controversy for traditional publishers, highlighting tensions as readers enjoyed the book regardless of its origins.
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