Journalist Steven Rosenbaum has penned a book on the perils of artificial intelligence, yet he’s struggling with its benefits. His latest work, “The Future of Truth,” is tainted by AI-generated quotes that aren’t quite right. Despite acknowledging the mistakes, Rosenbaum is loath to give up his tech aids.

“It’s just not in my nature” to go back to traditional research methods, he told Ars Technica. The allure of AI is its ability to connect ideas and offer pathways for thought that would otherwise remain untapped. However, the risk of misuse and misattribution remains as high as ever.

Rosenbaum’s journey from skeptic to AI enthusiast mirrors his own book’s message: embrace technology but beware its double-edged sword. He vows to be more cautious in future projects, yet he finds it hard to switch off.

“The idea of taking X years off [from AI] while it sorts itself out and going back to Microsoft Word … it’s just not in my nature,” he admitted, highlighting the challenge for all tech-savvy authors.

As AI continues to reshape reality, Rosenbaum’s saga serves as a cautionary tale: trust but verify. Or at least, that’s what his future editions will promise.