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Hachette canceled *Shy Girl*’s release after finding likely AI-generated text, sparking debate over AI in publishing.
Hachette Book Group has canceled the U.S. release and pulled the UK edition of horror novel *Shy Girl* by Mia Ballard after concluding that significant portions were likely generated using artificial intelligence.
The decision followed widespread online scrutiny, with readers and AI detection tools identifying stylistic patterns consistent with AI, including repetitive phrasing and unnatural metaphors.
Ballard denied using AI herself, saying an editor may have used it during the self-published version’s creation, and expressed that the controversy has severely impacted her mental health.
Hachette emphasized its zero-tolerance policy on undisclosed AI use, reaffirming its commitment to original authorship.
The book had sold about 1,800 copies in the UK before removal and sparked broader debate over AI’s role in publishing.
Hachette canceló el lanzamiento de *Shy Girl* después de encontrar probable texto generado por IA, lo que provocó un debate sobre la IA en la publicación.