A Commonwealth Prize winner is facing scrutiny after evidence emerged suggesting the use of artificial intelligence in their winning work. Scientists from Pangram have confirmed AI-generated text was present in the submissions of three out of five regional winners – a previously unseen occurrence in the competition's history. This revelation raises questions about the originality and authorship of the awarded pieces. The Commonwealth Foundation has not yet commented on whether the overall winner will be affected. The situation sparks debate regarding the role of AI in creative writing and the challenges of detecting its use. The findings highlight a growing concern within literary circles about maintaining integrity in a world increasingly influenced by AI technology. This incident could lead to revisions in the prize’s judging criteria and submission guidelines.