French Prix Pascal launches new award for AI‑assisted fiction

The Reader Times desk 27 October 2026 Based on Börsenblatt reporting

Editorial illustration of a library office where books and artificial intelligence research meet. — Editorial illustration for The Reader Times.

The French literary community has introduced the Prix Pascal, a prize dedicated to novels written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, with submissions open until the end of November.

The Prix Pascal, announced by French cultural organisers, will recognise works of literary fiction created using artificial‑intelligence tools. It joins a growing number of initiatives that seek to explore the role of AI in the writing process.

Authors may submit their AI‑assisted manuscripts for consideration until 30 November 2026. The prize is open to any belletristic work that incorporates AI in its composition, regardless of the author’s nationality.

Organisers describe the award as a way to foster dialogue about the ethical and artistic implications of machine‑generated text while celebrating innovative storytelling.

Details on the judging panel, prize amount and submission format have not yet been released, but the deadline has been clearly set for the end of November.