A new literary prize will reward a work created with the help of artificial intelligence: "Since the Thélyson Orélien case, no one doubts that AI is capable of writing a good novel"

The announcement of the Pascal literary prize, rewarding works co-written with AI, contrasts with recent fears about AI's impact on writing. This initiative follows controversy surrounding author Thélyson Orélien, who faced backlash for allegedly using AI in his novel. Unlike Orélien, candidates for the Pascal prize must openly acknowledge their use of AI tools like ChatGPT. Submissions are accepted until the end of November, requiring a technical dossier detailing the AI used and a creative seed for the project. The prize is open to unpublished writers only.