amplify
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For example, Leo points out that the private companies who’ve monopolized control over and knowledge of A.I. are given to “technocratic thinking” that “tends to amplify the power of those who already possess economic resources.”
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Hsu said those algorithms tend to amplify emotionally charged and negative news because “that’s what’s going to generate clicks” and “go viral.”
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
She told BBC News that when organisations collaborate with influencers, the objective is to amplify the institutional message rather than allow the personality of the influencer to "dominate the conversation."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Because they are a baseline on the borrowing costs for mortgages, car loans, credit cards and other forms of credit, they can amplify a person’s financial wellness or financial strain.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Ebola could shut down a hospital; it could amplify itself in a hospital.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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