When should you be using AI to write?

2 Sept 2026 · 1 min
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The speaker splits workplace writing into two types: writing as thinking, which requires manual drafting to develop ideas, and writing as reporting, which is routine status updates and summaries. Use AI for the reporting work. Keep the thinking to yourself.

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