South African author Coral Hart says she has used artificial intelligence to publish more than 370 books since February 2025, in a rapid-output project that has drawn criticism. The reports describe her defending her method and addressing backlash while presenting the scale and earnings she says it has generated.

The outlets broadly agree on the core timeline—about 370 books in roughly 20 months starting from February 2025—and on that she frames AI as an aid to her publishing workflow rather than something she views as inherently improper. Several sources also mention the hostile reaction she has faced, including online abuse and threats, while others focus more on commercial performance.

Differences appear mainly in emphasis: some lead with the defence of AI use itself, others foreground the controversy or the claimed sales and income. Free Malaysia Today and The Punch both reference her earnings and estimated sales across formats, while IOL highlights the criticism, concerns, and the phrase “AI slop.”