Canadian publisher drops author Orelien after confirming he used AI in debut novel

France24 - Oct 21, 2026

The Canadian publisher representing Thélyson Orélien on Wednesday said it had dropped the prize-nominated writer over new information indicating that he did use artificial intelligence to write his acclaimed debut.

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