# Who really wrote that novel?

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Podcast: [Round Table China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/round-table-china-7041106)
Published: 2026-06-25T09:10:00+00:00
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Artificial intelligence is a useful tool for many people, but what does it mean for writers? A prize-winning sci-fi author has admitted that part of her new book came from AI. A bestselling novelist now uses AI chat bot for research. Platforms are promising million-word novels with a single click. So what exactly are readers paying for? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushan

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