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In a statement, the group said AI could become more powerful over a decade, driving an unprecedented economic transformation that could bring downsides but also opportunities such as “major gains in living standards.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The air conditioning units do have some downsides.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

While MRIs can provide detailed full-body imaging, they also come with downsides: The scans are expensive, claustrophobic and can take up to an hour.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

Gentrification comes with downsides, but Fishtowners tell a feel-good story about a neighborhood hit hard by economic shifts that is enjoying a comeback.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

The downsides of nuclear power are obvious when you consider Fukushima prefecture.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland