Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story

Simbarashe Kundizeza is answering an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media over his award-winning story; he says no AI was involved.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN Tonight
Published 6:22 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:22 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: AI.

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorZimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza is denying that he used artificial intelligence to write his award-winning story, after an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.