Tamil Nadu AI Book Scam Row Widens; Minister Orders Audit, DVAC Probe

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Raj Mohan has alleged that AI-generated books were procured for five libraries under the previous government, claiming the controversy extends beyond Coimbatore. A special team has been tasked with auditing book purchases and tracing funds, while the state government has filed a complaint with the DVAC to investigate alleged irregularities, including fake authors, factual errors and inflated pricing.

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Raj Mohan has alleged that AI-generated books were procured for five libraries under the previous government, claiming the controversy extends beyond Coimbatore. A special team has been tasked with auditing book purchases and tracing funds, while the state government has filed a complaint with the DVAC to investigate alleged irregularities, including fake authors, factual errors and inflated pricing.