France Launches Prix Pascal, First Literary Prize for AI-Assisted Books
Starting on November 2, the submission phase for the Prix Pascal, France’s first literary award recognizing works created with AI, will begin. French-speaking writers can submit manuscripts between 10,000 and 50,000 words, along with a prompt of up to 100 words and details about the AI model they used. Both novice and experienced writers can enter but must acknowledge their use of AI and provide verifiable details. The focus should be on ecological, social, or ethical themes. A jury, expected to be headed by Jacques Attali, will be announced in early November. The entry deadline is at the end of November, and ten finalists will be chosen for an award ceremony in early December, with a cash prize for the winner. The award honors Blaise Pascal.
Key facts
- The Prix Pascal opens for submissions on 2 November.
- Entries must be 10,000 to 50,000 words and include a prompt of no more than 100 words.
- Entrants must disclose AI tools and methods in a reproducible technical account.
- The prize is open to non-professional and professional writers.
- A five-member jury will be announced in early November.
- Jacques Attali is expected to chair the jury; Alexandre Gefen is expected to join.
- Entries close at the end of November; 10 manuscripts will be shortlisted.
- The award ceremony is scheduled for early December; the cash prize amount is unannounced.
Entities
Artists
- Jacques Attali
- Alexandre Gefen
- Blaise Pascal
Institutions
- Prix Pascal
- Le Figaro
- Livres Hebdo
- National Centre for Scientific Research
Locations
- France