Orélien Cut From Goncourt Longlist Amid Disputed AI Claim

Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien was removed from the Prix Goncourt longlist, France's top literary prize shortlist, over claims parts of his debut novel used AI, which he denies. His 'C'était ça ou mourir' ('It was either that or die') won the Prix du Roman Fnac 2026. His publishers back him, leaving French prizes to clarify AI rules.