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Companies have said the technology can speed up transactions and save workers' time on routine tasks, but the technology can be prone to hallucinations, causing it to behave unexpectedly.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

Understanding how they influence retreat rates will help scientists better forecast which glaciers might be prone to sudden collapse in the future.

From Science Daily Feb. 26, 2026

“When people feel badly, they can be prone to wanting to make themselves feel better through consuming food, drink, vacations, shopping — visceral pleasures.”

From MarketWatch Dec. 15, 2025

Like Betts, Ohtani can also be prone to more extreme highs and lows over the course of a year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2025

You wouldn't think Mr. Stessman would be prone to all this Husker crap, but it seemed like nobody was immune.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell




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