Tamil Nadu Minister alleges AI-generated book procurement scam

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister A Rajmohan has accused the previous DMK government of orchestrating what he termed “India’s first AI scam.” The allegations involve the procurement of thousands of low-quality, AI-generated books containing factual errors and questionable content for public libraries across the state.

According to the minister, the books were purchased from Agal Vilakku Publications and other publishers under fabricated author names. He noted that the procurement process, including purchase orders and treasury payments, occurred in February and March 2026 during the previous administration. The books have since been distributed to various institutions, including the Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore, the Connemara Public Library in Chennai, and the Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai.

The government has filed a complaint with the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) and plans to form a special committee to inspect library procurements statewide. The DMK has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them a “fake narrative” designed to mask the current administration's failures and demanding the release of relevant records.