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- Hachette Book Group withdrew the horror novel Shy Girl by author Mia Ballard after allegations she relied on artificial intelligence in its writing.
- The self-published book, released February 2025, was set for a US release this spring and has been removed from online retailers after an internal review.
- Ballard denied personal AI use, saying an acquaintance incorporated AI tools in an earlier version, and the controversy impacted her mental health.
