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Delta CEO admits using AI for commencement speech, then discarding it

Delta CEO Ed Bastian admitted to using AI to draft his commencement speech for the University of Georgia's graduating class. However, he ultimately decided against using the AI-generated text, discarding it entirely. Bastian shared this anecdote during a recent interview, highlighting the evolving role of AI in professional and public communication. AI

IMPACT Illustrates the current hesitations and considerations surrounding AI-generated content in high-stakes public speaking.

RANK_REASON The article discusses an anecdote about AI usage by a CEO, which falls under commentary rather than a core AI development or product release.

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Delta CEO admits using AI for commencement speech, then discarding it

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    Delta CEO used AI to write his commencement speech, then trashed it https://www.fastcompany.com/91543538/delta-ceo-used-ai-to-write-his-commencement-speech-then

    Delta CEO used AI to write his commencement speech, then trashed it https://www.fastcompany.com/91543538/delta-ceo-used-ai-to-write-his-commencement-speech-then-trashed-it # AI # Business # FutureOfWork