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Caine Prize finds no evidence of AI use in Zimbabwean’s £10,000-winning story

Told by 4 newspapers in 4 countries, between 00:00 and 18:00 on 12 November 2026.

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The headline in each newspaper

MYJOYONLINE: African writing award probe finds ‘no evidence’ winning story was AI generated
THE GUARDIAN: Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza cleared of using AI to write prize-winning story
GEO NEWS: AI accused him of using AI: Zimbabwean author wins battle to keep Â£10,000 literary prize

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Highlighted words are used only by that newspaper, among the headlines in the same language. They show what each one chose to stress.

MyJoyOnline · Ghana · 00:26African writing award probe finds ‘no evidence’ winning story was AI generatedRead at the newspaper ↗
Punch · Nigeria · 08:00Caine Prize finds no evidence of AI use in Zimbabwean’s £10,000-winning storyRead at the newspaper ↗
The Guardian · United Kingdom · 13:25Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza cleared of using AI to write prize-winning storyRead at the newspaper ↗
Geo News · Pakistan · 18:05AI accused him of using AI: Zimbabwean author wins battle to keep Â£10,000 literary prizeRead at the newspaper ↗