His debut novel was a hit. But was it written by AI?
Summary
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig analyzes the Trump-Xi summit, arguing that while the trade truce was extended, the event primarily served as a diplomatic win for China. In India, a former student discusses mass protests in Delhi demanding safer public spaces for women following a sexual assault. A Quebec writer faces backlash after AI detection tools suggest his acclaimed novel was machine-generated, sparking debate in the literary community. Additionally, MapQuest’s GM explains how refusing to rename Lake Ontario boosted app downloads, and a Canadian trainer discusses his dog Uber’s starrin…
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Preview: Trump-Xi summit and Delhi protests
Preview: Dog actor, asteroid, and elephant study
Interview: Michael Kovrig on Trump-Xi summit
Interview: Anya Vig on women's safety protests in Delhi
Interview: Lodie Frean on elephants using medicinal plants
Weird Al Yankovic asteroid naming announcement
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Interview: Shawn Michaels on AI in literature controversy
Interview: MapQuest on Lake Ontario name refusal
Interview: Andrew Simpson on training dog actor Uber
Interview: Taylor Foley on tarantula matchmaking
Interview: UN official on global food insecurity
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