British writer M. John Harrison wins Booker for AI-tinged apocalyptic novel

M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything, which critiques artificial intelligence in a post-apocalyptic Britain. At 81, he is the oldest recipient of the award, which includes a £50,000 prize. This marks his first nomination, beating authors like Marlon James and Elizabeth Strout. The novel explores themes of societal collapse and AI through the story of Phillip Tennent and his aunt Marnie, set against a backdrop of Brexit and the pandemic. Judges noted the book's ambition and relevance to current issues, particularly regarding AI's role in literature and society.