Hachette Book Group cancels "Shy Girl" novel over AI concerns

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Hachette Book Group has canceled the publication of the novel "Shy Girl" due to concerns about artificial intelligence being used in its creation. The publisher cited AI generation as the reason for pulling the book, which was slated for release this spring in the US and is already available in the UK. Author Mia Ballard denies using AI, attributing the issue to an editor and is pursuing legal action, while industry observers note publishers often skip extensive editing for previously published works.


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