Accused of Using AI, Defended by His Peers

Thélyson Orélien has been accused of using artificial intelligence to write his novel *C’était ça ou mourir*. The Haitian author firmly denies the allegations.

Orélien, considered one of the notable revelations of the current literary season and a potential finalist for the prestigious Goncourt Prize, has received support from his publishers. Several writers have also spoken out in his defense, calling for caution when assessing claims about the alleged use of artificial intelligence in literary creation.

The president of the Académie Goncourt has likewise called for caution, highlighting the difficulty of determining with certainty whether a literary work was produced or assisted by artificial intelligence.

The controversy raises a broader question: **Can software really determine whether a literary work was written by a human or with the assistance of AI?**

As AI-detection tools become increasingly common, questions are also being raised about their reliability and whether their results can be considered definitive evidence.

The Thélyson Orélien case therefore adds to a growing debate about the limits of these technologies and their role in the literary world.