Canadian publisher Boréal ends relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged use of AI
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AI authorship disputes are now career-ending, not just PR headaches. Any content business that cares about provenance needs a documented, auditable policy on AI use before the next controversy lands on their desk.
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