proofread

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It’s a clear no, with the only exceptions being when editors use A.I. to proofread their writing or translate foreign-language entries.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“We still need to proofread every chart it creates” — thus acknowledging, accurately, that AI can increase, not relieve, users’ workloads.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

“It seemed like his vision of the future of rulemaking at DOT is that our jobs would be to proofread this machine product,” one employee said.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

“I appreciate your note and only wish someone had proofread it first,” he added.

From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2023

“It just seems like one thing I could help you with. To make up for all the pencils I’ve borrowed. All the times you’ve proofread my essays and reminded me about quizzes.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison