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Newsom, who pushed for federal regulation, said that he thinks California’s approach to social media is “better” than Australia’s because children are “all figuring out a way to game that system.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

"For a lot of things there's no need to use AI…but for figuring out that six pixels in the distance are an airplane versus some other smudge, it is perfect territory," says Norcia.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Westinghouse’s Sumner called figuring out how to share risks among different companies “real roll-up-your-sleeves-type work.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

And then, they tell you anyway with a proud look on their face, eliminating the chance to experience the satisfaction that comes with figuring something out on your own.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

He aimed for the inside railing, figuring the tighter the circle he ran, the faster he’d complete his lap.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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