From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence is permeating workplaces, changing the nature of jobs of every stripe. Teachers are using it to create lesson plans and grade papers. Marketing professionals are harnessing it to work a room and learn about the needs of potential clients. Product managers are asking AI to serve as an interpreter when technical conversations went over their heads in meetings. Some people who employ AI tools are concerned that widespread use of the technology could erode...
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- From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
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Sat, 25 Apr 2026
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