No it's not. Here is the AI summary of why it isn't.
Breakdown of the Error
Less is used for uncountable quantities (e.g., "less water," "less time," "less anger").
Lest is a conjunction that means "for fear that" or "to avoid the possibility of." This is precisely the meaning the writer intends.
Here are a few ways to write the sentence correctly, depending on the desired level of formality:
Direct Correction (Best for preserving the original tone):
"Had to find some way to use 'AI' in a press release, lest the stock gods get angry and vengeful."
Slightly More Formal:
"We had to find some way to use 'AI' in a press release for fear that the stock gods would get angry and vengeful."
Using "or" (Common modern alternative):
"Had to find some way to use 'AI' in a press release, or the stock gods will get angry and vengeful."
Then write "less that the" if you prefer not to use the contraction.
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> The way I've used it is fine
No it's not. Here is the AI summary of why it isn't.
Breakdown of the Error
Here are a few ways to write the sentence correctly, depending on the desired level of formality:
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It's not fine, take the loss and learn.