Readers and writers have been left reeling after a horror novel became the first book to be cancelled over AI claims.
The New York Times has reported that an AI detection program indicated that ‘Shy Girl’ was 71 percent AI generated.
The news has shocked the publishing industry, with the novel discontinued in the UK and pulled from publication in America.
So what are the implications for writers, for readers and for the publishing industry as AI seeps into new and frightening corners of our creative industries?
Today, beloved Aussie author Kathy Lette on how AI slop is threatening the future of young writers, and how to protect our art from the onslaught of bots.
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Guest: Author Kathy Lette
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