Of course, the dilemma is: If AI generates a proliferation of disinformation, propaganda, fakes, forgery, and counterfeits – how do we know what’s true and what’s not in this book? Fortunately, author Andrew Edwards has previously predicted that AI would emanate these exact problems, along with the many benefits that it also brings. The good news is – it’s not all bad news. But you need to be ready for both. Army of Liars does an excellent job of preparing you for where we are and what’s still to come in the rapidly emerging field of Artificial Intelligence.
— Mike Grehan, Formerly CMO Acronym Media, Publisher of digital marketing titles SearchEngineWatch.com and ClickZ.com, Producer of the global digital marketing event series, SES Conference & Expo., Chairman global digital marketing trade association SEMPO.
Andrew Edwards, deep background in data, put him in a unique position to identify why misinformation is a major concern. We all need to increase our critical thinking skills.
— Jim Sterne, founder, eMetrics Summit; co-founder, Digital Analytics Association
Army of Liars explores how our consumption of information has reshaped our society's understanding of truth. Through a critical lens, Andrew Edwards expertly examines the intricate balance between our right to free speech and the harms of disinformation, in a world where artificial intelligence enables accelerated manipulation and exploitation of the information environment around us. The risk is high: our democracy is at stake. Through rigorous analysis and contemporary examples, Edwards illustrates the capabilities that digital platforms have to distort our understanding of reality and how that can impact our nation's politics, public health, and societal norms. What makes Army of Liars an essential read is not just its diagnosis of the problem, but its bold call to action. Edwards urges us to collectively stand up and demand accountability from the digital publishers and tech giants that are shaping our world. This book is a clarion call for accountability, critical thinking, and the ethical use of technology—much needed for us to bolster the foundations of truth in our society.
— Zack Baddorf, Disinformation Analyst and Foreign Policy Leader
Discerning truth from deception and fact from misinformation was once much easier. We learned the patterns, like the telltales of scam emails, robo calls, and grainy manipulated photos. Those were the times of the past and the AI-powered digital era has changed the battlefield against misinformation. Andrew V. Edwards’ new book Army of Liars provides a provocative view that will make you rethink what you read the next time you scroll on social media. He takes readers through a journey of the decline of traditional media and the rise of social media that not only change the rules of responsible journalism but will have you question everything else, and show you a few tools to be better informed along the way. In a time of information overload, this is a must-read.
— Derek W. Gibson, coauthor of Data Duped: How to Avoid Being Hoodwinked by Misinformation