Short story accused of being AI-written wins overall Commonwealth prize
Jamir Nazir's short story The Serpent in the Grove won the overall Commonwealth short story prize, stirring controversy over alleged AI authorship. Judging chair Louise Doughty called it 'original, poetic and deeply moving.' Nazir, who refuted the claims, will receive an additional £2,500, bringing his total prize to £5,000 for his regional.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 12:44 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 13:20 UTC
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