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prior

[prahy-er] / ˈpraɪ ər /


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Researchers have already shown that AI agents can autonomously exploit software vulnerabilities; in one experiment, a GPT-4 agent successfully exploited 73% of vulnerabilities without being given prior knowledge.

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

Together, the observations are consistent with magma forcing its way into the crust – as seen in places like Hawai'i prior to eruptions.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

A Canadian province is suing OpenAI over its alleged failure to notify authorities about concerning user interactions on ChatGPT prior to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

After back-to-back 11-win seasons with the Toreros, he took over at Stanford where he inherited a program that won a single game the prior season.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

All nine of us had been friends prior to our adventure together, and had known one another since elementary school.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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