A newly released book examining the dangers of artificial intelligence and misinformation has come under scrutiny after several quotes in the publication were found to be fabricated by AI tools. Steven Rosenbaum’s book, The Future of Truth, reportedly included multiple fake and misattributed quotes generated through AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude. The controversy emerged after readers and journalists identified statements attributed to well-known public figures that they never actually made.

According to a report by The New York Times, Rosenbaum later acknowledged that the book contained “a handful of improperly attributed or synthetic quotes” and accepted responsibility for the errors. He said AI tools were used during the research, writing, and editing stages of the project and confirmed that future editions would be corrected. The issue gained widespread attention after a fabricated quote attributed to prominent technology journalist Kara Swisher was discovered in a chapter discussing misinformation and AI-generated content.

Swisher reportedly denied ever making the statement, criticising the wording and questioning how such material was published without proper verification. Additional concerns surfaced after psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett said several quotes credited to her in the book did not exist in her published work. Barrett also disputed the scientific framing of the statements, saying they did not reflect her views on emotions and truth. The revelations have intensified debate around the growing use of AI tools in journalism, publishing, and non-fiction writing.

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The controversy has reignited wider concerns about “AI hallucinations,” a term used to describe false or misleading information confidently generated by artificial intelligence systems. Experts have repeatedly warned that while AI tools can assist with drafting and research, human oversight remains essential to ensure accuracy and credibility. Despite the criticism, Rosenbaum maintained that the broader themes of his book — including the impact of AI on truth, trust, democracy, and media — remain relevant in an era increasingly shaped by generative artificial intelligence.

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