‘If it was written by AI, I don’t read it’: GoDaddy CEO’s strict workplace rule

GoDaddy's CEO, Aman Bhutani, has implemented a stringent rule regarding the use of AI-generated writing in the workplace. In an interview with Business Insider, Bhutani expressed his refusal to read any documents that appear to have been written by artificial intelligence. He believes that employees should strive to articulate their thoughts and ideas without depending on technology to draft their content.

"If somebody sends me a document and I can tell pretty quickly it was written by AI, I don’t read it," Bhutani stated. "Because if the person couldn’t take the time to write it, then I definitely shouldn’t take the time to read it."

Despite his strong stance against AI-generated writing, Bhutani does not intend to completely prohibit the use of AI tools in the workplace. He encourages employees to utilize the technology to enhance their understanding of words and phrases. However, he insists that AI should not replace human thought processes. Bhutani emphasizes that writing plays a crucial role in the thinking process, enabling individuals to examine, question, and refine their ideas. He describes this practice as the "art of iteration."

Bhutani also highlighted the unique insights that human thinking can provide, which AI cannot replicate. He explained that AI operates solely based on existing information available on the internet and lacks the ability to understand personal perspectives or unique ideas generated by individuals. Additionally, Bhutani pointed out that employees in his organization come from diverse backgrounds, many of whom may not have English as their first language.

This factor influences his perception of written content, leading him to prefer concise, clear, and punchy documents over overly lengthy or unnecessarily elaborate ones.