Honey, We Bought an AI Story
Summary
Bona Books documents an incident where AI-generated fiction nearly slipped into their Wrath Month anthology, prompting a comprehensive inspection of author verification, editorial processes, and the broader publishing industry's readiness for AI submissions. The piece outlines an organizational response, including an AI report, revised policies, anti-AI resources, and partnerships to certify human-authored work, with a call for industry-wide accountability.