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"Today, when we look at the fines, they are not very discouraging."

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Two factors discourage students the most from integrating AI in their studies: Being accused of academic misconduct and the fear of getting false or biased results.

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It also allows political movements to consolidate power by sanctifying their leaders and discouraging dissent.

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If women are discouraged from eating a lot then it’s equally true that they are criticized for having ambition.

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The proclamation states that H-1B abuses “present a national security threat by discouraging Americans from pursuing careers in science and technology, risking American leadership in these fields.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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