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But even Bell contends that many business leaders today are exaggerating the technology’s role in layoffs, a practice that’s coming to be known as AI washing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

They say that Grants Pass officials are exaggerating the effect of one ruling on the small city in southern Oregon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

Supporters of the Gonzalez family say the social media companies are exaggerating how much of an impact it could have.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

More often than not, he said, the accusers are exaggerating "to see what kind of legal advantage they can get."

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2022

I replied, quite touched at her evident pain; "you are exaggerating the significance of my words: your liberty will make no difference in our relations."

From French and Oriental Love in a Harem by Avril, Paul