Comment by felixfurtak

> 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

    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."