New prize launches for books co-written with AI (www.theguardian.com)

The Prix Pascal de Littérature IA, a new literary prize for manuscripts co-written with AI tools, was announced this week, inviting submissions in French from authors around the globe. Manuscripts should range from 10,000 to 50,000 words and detail the AI model and prompt used for text generation. This open approach allows entries using any major language model, including ChatGPT and Claude, but emphasizes that the works must address ethical, social, or ecological issues confronting humanity. The prize was established by notable technology entrepreneurs including Philippe Rodriguez, Albin Serviant, and Gilles Mentré, who are intended to blend technological insights with literary endeavors. The launch of the Prix Pascal is significant amidst ongoing debates regarding AI's role in literature, particularly following controversies surrounding the use of AI in other prestigious awards like the Prix Goncourt. This prize aims to clarify the boundaries of AI's contribution to literature, potentially setting a precedent for future literary evaluation. Shortlisted entries will be announced in November, with the winner revealed in December, fostering a new dialogue about the intersection of creativity, ethics, and artificial intelligence in literary fields.