AI put "synthetic quotes" in his book. But this author wants to keep using it.
Author Steven Rosenbaum's new book, The Future of Truth, has come under scrutiny for including inaccurate quotes attributed to AI tools. Despite acknowledging the errors, Rosenbaum expresses a desire to continue using AI in his research process. He emphasizes the importance of AI in generating ideas while also recognizing the need for more rigorous fact-checking.
- ▪A New York Times investigation found improperly attributed or synthetic quotes in Steven Rosenbaum's book.
- ▪Rosenbaum is conducting a citation audit to correct these errors in future editions.
- ▪He acknowledges the intoxicating yet dangerous nature of AI tools in the writing process.
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I wish I knew how to quit you AI put “synthetic quotes” in his book. But this author wants to keep using it. Steven Rosenbaum explains how inaccurate quotes got into his book The Future of Truth. Kyle Orland – May 22, 2026 10:05 am | 4 "I've never been in a place where I thought the tech that I was using was both intoxicating and dangerous." Credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images "I've never been in a place where I thought the tech that I was using was both intoxicating and dangerous." Credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Journalist and author Steven Rosenbaum has more reasons than most to distrust AI.
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