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As workers use AI-powered tools to generate code, words and other content, some executives have said they don’t need as many employees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

Members of the mothers' group began sharing code words the soldiers should say so residents could trust it was really them.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2023

Like them, he senses the vulnerabilities of others as prey, using code words and ideas to lure them into believing him to be safe and on their side.

From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2023

Sometimes they change keywords with emojis or with code words when trying to communicate in a sale, he said.

From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2023

“I think we should avoid asking questions like that. Just in case we accidentally hit on any code words that might require her to kick us out. Or call security.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix


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