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After all, it’s just a technology, a tool — which means it’s also a weapon in the wrong hands.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Brian Diaz, a 26-year-old nurse in New York, said that "humanity has to develop", even though in the wrong hands AI could cause harm.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
What’s more, the resale value of Hermès has also been moving in the wrong direction lately.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
While quarterbacks are the league’s most important and expensive players, it’s incredibly costly to invest in the wrong one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Everyone sat around a large oval conference table, and, trying not to upset Kat, Brooklyn waited until the others had taken their seats to make sure she didn’t sit in the wrong one.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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