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We Asked the ‘Future of Truth’ Author to Explain How He Used AI. It Didn’t Go Well

Wired AI Kate Knibbs May 29, 2026
We Asked the ‘Future of Truth’ Author to Explain How He Used AI. It Didn’t Go Well
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# The Irony Problem: AI Book About Truth Used Fake AI Quotes An author who wrote a book warning about how AI distorts reality got caught using AI to generate fake quotes from real people—undermining his own message about truth and deception. The situation highlights a bigger problem: it's becoming easier for anyone to create convincing false information with AI tools, even people who should know better. For professionals, it's a reminder that AI risks aren't just theoretical—they're already affecting the work and credibility of people in positions of influence.

A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that.

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