The Morning newsletter examines the growing unease surrounding artificial intelligence, beginning with a new book titled 'The Future of Truth' that used artificial intelligence in its own creation. A review found that the book contained multiple fabricated or misattributed quotes generated by the technology, underscoring concerns about accuracy and reliability. Readers and public figures alike expressed frustration, highlighting broader anxieties about how artificial intelligence is reshaping trust, work and daily life.

Concerns extend beyond publishing. In China, courts are weighing how to balance rapid adoption of artificial intelligence with rising unemployment, ruling in one case that a worker could not be dismissed after being replaced by software. Other countries are exploring income support for workers displaced by technology. Even at a recent university commencement ceremony, graduates booed a former technology executive who praised artificial intelligence, reflecting generational fears about its consequences.

The newsletter also addresses reader suspicions about whether it uses artificial intelligence. The editorial team states that it is written and edited by journalists, though the technology may assist with research and routine tasks. Additional coverage highlights a controversial federal compensation fund backed by President Trump, key primary election results across several states and other national and international developments.