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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shahana Yasmin

AI scandal engulfs prestigious short story prize after multiple entrants accused of fabricating work

A piece of writing that won the Caribbean category of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize has come under scrutiny after readers alleged that it may have been generated using artificial intelligence tools.

The Serpent in the Grove by Trinidad and Tobago writer Jamir Nazir was announced last week as the Caribbean regional winner of the annual prize, which recognises unpublished fiction from across the Commonwealth.

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