consequences
Britishplural noun
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Last weekend, OpenAI’s chief data scientist Jakub Pachocki voiced his concern in a blog post: “No one is prepared for the consequences of a continued rapid rise in machine intelligence.”
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Then there are the consequences for the ICJ and its credibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Instead, some people may experience pronounced signs of aging while also retaining biological traits that help protect against many of its harmful consequences.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
What happens to a child who grows up with a parent struggling with the consequences of profound trauma, and what does it mean for the child’s well-being?
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Russian TB might show the world the consequences of neglecting the health of poor people everywhere.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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