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Author of AI Truth Book Uses AI Tools in Writing
WIRED's excerpt from Steve Rosenbaum's book, which explores AI's impact on truth, was flagged as possibly AI-generated, raising questions about its authenticity.
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Earlier this month, WIRED published an excerpt from Steve Rosenbaum’s book, *The Future of Truth*, which examines how artificial intelligence affects people’s perception of reality. Following reports that the book contained misattributed quotes, WIRED re-examined its 1,450-word excerpt. The fact-checking team confirmed the accuracy of its content, but concerns arose when a reader claimed the excerpt was 'blatantly AI-written.' Rosenbaum admitted using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grammarly during the research and editorial process, but insisted the final work was his own. WIRED ran the excerpt through AI-detection tools, which suggested it was likely AI-generated or AI-assisted. Rosenbaum, however, denied using AI to write or edit the excerpt, stating, 'the ideas, reporting, arguments, and final authorship are mine.' He also expressed concerns about the overreliance on AI detection tools, noting that false positives can occur. When asked directly whether he used AI to write any parts of the book, Rosenbaum declined to comment, instead emphasizing the broader impact of AI on writing practices. *Source: [wired](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-truth-ai-interview/)*
Key points
- Steve Rosenbaum used AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, NaturalReaders, ProWritingAid, and Grammarly during the research and editorial process for *The Future of Truth*.
- WIRED’s excerpt from *The Future of Truth* was flagged by AI-detection tools as likely AI-generated or AI-assisted.
- Rosenbaum denied using AI to write or edit the excerpt, stating that the final authorship was his own.
- Rosenbaum expressed concerns about the overreliance on AI detection tools, noting that false positives can occur.
- Rosenbaum would not comment on the accuracy of AI-detection results, calling the discussion 'one of those accusations that there’s no response to.'