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A bestselling novel was pulled from a French literary prize after AI accusations – what next?

The French literary world has been rocked by an AI scandal, unfolding in waves. Haitian–Canadian author Thélyson Orélien had his novel removed from the shortlist of the Prix Goncourt, France’s most prestigious literary prize, last Friday – soon after an anonymous account on X claimed it was written “almost entirely…

The Conversation · Sep 28

French-language author Orélien denies using AI to write award-winning book

Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien this week denied using artificial intelligence to write parts of his book "It Was Either That or Die" – which has won several French literary awards – after being targeted by accusations from an anonymous online account.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 24

Celine Dion Health Update: 'Best Birthday Gift' As Singer Defies Stiff Person Syndrome In Paris

Celine Dion defies stiff-person syndrome with 10 triumphant Paris concerts announced on her birthday, marking her emotional stage comeback.

International Business Times UK · Mar 31

How Quebec’s Human Rights Commission Drove Out Its First Black Female President

When she was appointed to run the commission, Tamara Thermitus expected to fight racism in her province. Instead, she had to deal with it in her workplace

The Walrus · Oct 25, 2022

Berlusconi said he received vodka from Putin for birthday, reports say

La Presse agency publishes audio suggesting 20 bottles arrived for 86th birthday after pair ‘re-establish’ ties

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

Canadian family embarks on global trip to show children losing their sight as many ‘visual memories’ as possible

Three of the Quebec family’s four young children were diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic condition that leaves most people with no vision by their mid 30s to 40s

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Canada's Trudeau to make minor cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday -source

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will replace two ministers on Wednesday who are leaving the government for health reasons, a senior source said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022