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Canadian publisher cuts ties over AI use

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Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal ended its relationship with Haitian-Canadian novelist Thélyson Orélien after confirming he used artificial intelligence to write his breakthrough novel C'était ça ou mourir. Orélien was previously withdrawn from France's Prix Goncourt last month and has repeatedly denied the AI allegations.

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Thélyson Orélien is a 38-year-old top-selling Haitian-Canadian writer
Novel title: C'était ça ou mourir (It Was Either That or Die)
Removed from Prix Goncourt shortlist in September 2026
Publisher Les Éditions du Boréal confirmed AI use despite author's denials
Orélian had initially denied allegations; publisher previously stated it would stand by him

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