$2m Crime Novel Deal Collapses Amid Questions Over AI Use The recent collapse of a $2 million publishing deal for Jerry Falade's debut crime novel, Call Me, I'll Hide the Body, has sparked heated debates about authorship and artificial intelligence in the literary world.
The drama surrounding Falade's manuscript serves as a poignant reminder that the publishing industry is struggling to keep pace with technological advancements.
Falade's agents withdrew their submission after raising concerns about potential AI use in the writing process.