Tamil Nadu opens a probe into AI-generated books at a new Coimbatore library

Writer Perumal Murugan alleged Nov. 6 that some books bought for the Rs 300 crore Periyar Arivulagam library in Coimbatore look AI-generated and credit doubtful authors. About 1,800 titles came from one publisher. The state education minister filed a vigilance complaint Nov. 7 and says questionable orders will be canceled. The outcome is pending. Per The Federal; the allegations are unproven.

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