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Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
March 21, 2026
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BBC_Technology
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Publisher cancels the release of a horror novel in the US due to suspicions of AI use in its writing.
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The author denies using AI, claiming an editor she hired may have used it.
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The publisher commits to protecting original creative expression and storytelling.
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