Elizabeth Smither

Elizabeth Smither

author New Zealand

Elizabeth Smither is a respected New Zealand author known for her contributions to literature, including poetry, novels, and short stories. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. Recently, she was in the news after her collection of novellas, 'Angel Train,' was disqualified from consideration for the prestigious Ockham Book Awards due to the use of artificial intelligence in its cover design. Smither expressed disappointment over the decision, emphasizing the hardworking design team behind her book and highlighting her concern for the impact of AI on creative fields.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,097
Power
1,277$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 32,097 $2,700,000 1,277$
Totals 1 67,886,011 32,097 $2,700,000 1,277$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Elizabeth Smither voiced concern for the designers whose work on her book cover was disrespected due to the AI controversy. 6

The Guardian: Authors dumped from New Zealand’s top book prize after AI used in cover designs | New Zealand