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Billionaire investor says he used AI to write critique of former mentee Scott Bessent
Stanley Druckenmiller said he was ‘proud of using it’ as wider media grapples with parameters around AI use
TL;DR
- Stanley Druckenmiller used AI to write an op-ed criticizing US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- Druckenmiller stated he is 'not embarrassed' and 'proud of using it' at age 73.
- The Wall Street Journal defended the op-ed, affirming it represents Druckenmiller's genuine opinion and standing.
- The incident occurs as the media industry grapples with the ethical implications and parameters of AI use.
- Previous cases of AI misuse in journalism, including plagiarism and uncredited editing, are mentioned.