'1,800 fake AI books, inflated prices': Periyar library pits CM Vijay against DMK
<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/1800-fake-ai-books-inflated-prices-periyar-library-pits-cm-vijay-against-dmk/articleshow/135606488.cms"><img align="left" border="0" hspace="10" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/135606488.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" /></a>In a heated exchange, Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay pointed fingers at the former DMK administration for alleged corruption linked to library book purchases. It has come to light that almost 1,800 artificially generated books were bought at excessive prices. Author Perumal Murugan raised concerns, leading Congress's Manickam Tagore to insist on a full inquiry.
Balanced coverage
2 outlets covering this story
- A dispute has arisen at the Periyar Arivulagam library in Coimbatore concerning approximately 1,800 books.
- Allegations include the presence of AI-generated books, the use of fake authors, historical inaccuracies, and inflated pricing.
- Writer Perumal Murugan has highlighted these issues, bringing the matter to public attention and reportedly creating friction between Chief Minister Vijay and the DMK.
Insights by AI, generated from center-leaning outlets covering this story
2 Articles
- Center
- Center
Discussion (0)
- No comments yet — be the first to weigh in.