AI detection tool sparks controversy over Haitian novelist's latest book

A user on X identified as Balance ton Claude @Pangramed alleged that Thélyson Orélien’s recent novel, released by Grasset, was largely produced by an artificial-intelligence system, based on tests with the Pangram detection service. According to the post, Pangram returned a consistent result indicating full AI authorship across multiple passages. The story, which depicts a professor’s escape from gang-controlled Port-au-Prince and subsequent exile through twelve nations, has become a flashpoint for discussions on AI’s impact on writing.

The post attracted massive online attention and prompted commentators to examine typical AI-generated markers such as overused generic adjectives, frequent em dashes, and a repetitive three-part rhythm. In response, one outlet generated sample texts with Claude Sonnet 4.6 and GPT-5.6 Terra to illustrate the challenge of distinguishing human from machine prose.