Two Nominees Withdraw From Dutch Essay Prize After Essays Found Partially AI-Generated
2026-10-16 | NLD | incident | reputational
Our take
The detector caught them before the jury could. An essay prize named after a writer now needs a rule about having one.
The facts
Two nominees for the Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize in the Netherlands withdrew after AI-detection tools revealed their essays were partially AI-generated. The incident raised concerns about originality and integrity, prompting organizers to tighten rules for future competitions.