"The 'author' of a book written by AI did not make the effort to seek his work where it is: within himself"

Frédéric Martin, head of Robert Laffont publishing, announced a forthcoming book written with generative AI, raising questions about the newly created Pascal Prize for AI-generated literature. Critics argue that naming the prize after Pascal is misguided, as he recognized the limitations of machines in producing genuine literary works. Laurent Thirouin emphasized that AI-generated texts lack the intimate truth perceived by human authors, rendering them devoid of meaningful value. The confusion between calculation and artistic creation is highlighted, with concerns that AI could replicate human literary genius, as suggested by essayist Samuel Fitoussi during a recent cultural commission meeting.