A new literary prize in France will honor works created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). The Prix Pascal invites submissions from anyone, regardless of their literary background or nationality, with a deadline set for the end of November. To qualify, entries must be unpublished and written in French.
Read More
Named after the mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), known for his collection "Pensées" and for inventing a mechanical calculator, the prize's website notes his dual legacy as a pioneer in both machinery and language.
The competition began this past Tuesday. The role of AI in literature has become a contentious topic recently. In September, Canadian-Haitian author Thélyson Orélien was disqualified from the Prix Goncourt after suspicions arose that his novel involved AI in its creation. Following these allegations, Orélien's Canadian publisher ended their collaboration, citing new evidence of AI's involvement. Orélien has stated to the newspaper Libération that he only used AI for research.
By the end of November, a jury will select ten finalists, with the winner announced in early December. The prize includes monetary rewards as well as publication and media exposure for the winner.