Authors Caught Leaving ChatGPT Prompts In Published Book

Oof.

“Several independent authors are facing intense backlash after readers discovered ChatGPT-generated responses left in their published books. Screenshots circulating on Bluesky and Reddit appear to show AI prompt replies embedded in final drafts from authors Lena McDonald, K.C. Crowne, and Rania Faris.“

This is caught-in-4K levels of AI-use.

The most interesting part of this to me is that the books has mostly 5-star reviews prior to these screenshots circulating social media, which means either 1) most readers didn’t notice, 2) they had fake reviews, or 3) the early reviews were from friends, family, supporters, etc. who did not read the book. (Hoping it’s that.)

I look forward to hearing what Thomas has to say about this on a future podcast episode.