The Prix Pascal de Littérature IA in France is now accepting submissions for literary works co-written with artificial intelligence. Applicants are required to submit unpublished manuscripts ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 words, detailing the AI model used and the prompts entered for text generation. All major language models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and LLaMA, are eligible, but entries must be submitted in French.
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Named after the mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal, known for his contributions to early computing, the prize aims to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-generated literature. Recently, the literary community faced controversy with Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien, who was removed from the Prix Goncourt shortlist after being accused of extensive AI reliance in his work, which had previously won the French FNAC novel prize.
To compete for the Prix Pascal, submissions must not only showcase literary quality but also address significant ethical, social, or ecological issues facing humanity. The prize was established by entrepreneurs Philippe Rodriguez, Albin Serviant, and Gilles Mentré. Applications opened on October 20 and will be accepted until the end of November.