Writer denies it, but publisher pulls horror novel after multiple allegations of AI use
Summary
Ars Technica reports on Hachette pulling the horror novel Shy Girl from the UK market and canceling its US debut after a New York Times investigation suggested AI was used in significant parts of the work. The author denies using AI, while a published editor speculates a friend may have used AI; the piece frames this as a landmark AI controversy in traditional publishing with broader implications for authors, publishers, and AI-detection practices.