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wired ai · September 2, 2026

Pangram claims 78% AI detection accuracy amid literary scandals

pangram, an ai detection startup, claims shy girl novel was 78% ai-generated, sparking controversy in publishing. this affects authors, publishers, and the use of ai in writing.

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pangram, an ai detection startup with 24 employees, has emerged as a key player in the detection of ai-generated content. the company's tool estimates the percentage of ai-generated content in text and has been involved in several high-profile literary scandals. pangram's claims led to the cancellation of a novel's release, accusations against the new york times, and the integration of its tool into substack's platform. this has sparked debate about the use of ai in writing and the trustworthiness of pangram's tool. the company's CEO, max spero, has defended its technology, but some writers and experts have raised concerns about its accuracy and impact.

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