The publishing house Observatoire has introduced a new label called "100% human" for its literature books, ensuring that they are entirely free of AI-generated content. This initiative, announced on Friday, comes at a time of growing concern over the role of artificial intelligence in creative fields. The move follows controversy around Thélyson Orélien, a Canadian-Haitian author who was accused of using AI to write his popular novel C'était ça ou mourir. However, Emma Saudin, the literary director of fiction at Observatoire editions, clarified that the "100% human" initiative was not a direct response to the Orélien case, but had been in planning for several months. Observatoire typically publishes between 10 and 12 novels each year. The first book to carry the "100% human" label is Consonno, a novel by novelist and philosopher Gaspard Koenig, scheduled for release on October 1st. The book will include a statement on its first pages: "You are entering here a sacred book, the product of human intelligence. Thus, faithful to the conception of literature that animates us, the author has committed to his editor, his readers and readers, not to use generative AI in the rumination, composition, and writing of his work." This statement underscores the publishing house's commitment to human creativity in literary works. Emma Saudin emphasized the importance of the trust between authors and publishers, explaining that authors sign binding agreements promising not to use AI in the creation of their books. If an author refuses to make this commitment, Observatoire will not publish their work. The publishing house has opted not to use AI detection tools to avoid "feeding the machine," as Saudin put it. She expressed hope that this initiative will inspire other publishing houses to adopt similar measures, creating a "common movement" to address the growing concerns around AI in creative fields. The "100% human" label was originally named "Sanctuary," drawing inspiration from an essay by writer Abel Quentin published in spring. Quentin's work criticized the development of AI and its potential threats to creative expression. The name reflects Observatoire's desire to create a space that protects and honors human creativity in the face of technological advancements.