$2m crime novel deal collapses amid questions over AI use
Publishing agents withdrew Jerry Falade's $2 million crime novel deal on July 29 after questioning whether artificial intelligence assisted the manuscript's creation. The agents said they could no longer authenticate how the debut novel evolved, despite Falade's initial assurances it was written without AI. Falade denies using AI and claims the controversy reflects racial bias in publishing.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 16:45 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 16:50 UTC
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