My Boss Is Addled by ChatGPT. Do I Have to Play Along?

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My Boss Is Addled by ChatGPT. Do I Have to Play Along?

Plus, if you’re feeling old and sidelined at work, this is the fictional character to channel.

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Max Read

April 19, 2026

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