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Quebec Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime Admits to Using AI to Write Book
Quebecor media said Pangram found 62% of the book machine-generated as Duhaime defended AI as a tool to organize his ideas.
- On Friday, Quebec Conservative Party Leader Eric Duhaime admitted to using artificial intelligence to write his latest book, Destination Autonomie.
- Quebecor media outlets reported on Thursday using AI-detection software Pangram that 62 per cent of the book's content was machine-generated, prompting the public disclosure.
- Duhaime, who previously worked as a columnist and radio host, defended the process, saying "AI is important to us. That said, it has to be done under human supervision," and asserted the book's ideas remain his own.
- In the text, Duhaime reflects on how Quebec can gain more autonomy within the Canadian Confederation, positioning the work as a policy manifesto ahead of the election.
- With Quebecers heading to the polls on Oct. 5, Duhaime stated he supports using AI throughout his campaign, arguing the technology could help cut bureaucracy and streamline governance.
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Quebec Conservative leader acknowledges AI use in book and campaign materials
Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer October 04, 2026 Quebec Conservative Party Leader Eric Duhaime has acknowledged using artificial intelligence while preparing his latest book, Destination Autonomie, as the party campaigns […]
The Conservative leader defended his use of AI in the writing of his most recent book, "Destination Autonomy".
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Le Journal de QuebecThe final sprint of the election campaign continues on Friday with another busy day for party leaders, three days from the election.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources lean Left
64% Left
L 64%
C 29%
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