I’m a Typo, and in This Age of AI, I’m the Real Hero

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I’m a Typo, and in This Age of AI, I’m the Real Hero

Well, look who just spotted me and isn’t happy about it. You’ve got the same look as you did when that server told you to enjoy your tortellini, and you said, “You too.” I think you’re familiar with my work: I’m the typo in your novel that just went to print, the wrong use of “you’re” in that viral social media post, or the “beast wishes,” in that email you just sent to your boss. For years, I’ve had this thankless job, but I think it’s about ti…