Japanese Author Wins Akutagawa Prize Using ChatGPT

Rie Kudan, a 33-year-old Japanese author, clinched the coveted Akutagawa Prize for her science fiction novel, “Tokyo-to Dojo-to” (Tokyo Sympathy Tower), which delves into the intricacies of a high-rise prison tower with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The judges hailed Kudan’s work as “almost flawless,” marking a significant achievement in her literary career. The…