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destructive

[dih-struhk-tiv] / dɪˈstrʌk tɪv /




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Leo has denounced the race for AI in the military field, saying that "delegating decisions concerning the life and death of human beings to machines" is a "destructive spiral".

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

I prefer to be skeptical about A.I. because people have already found so many destructive uses for it and I don’t trust Sam Altman or his competitors as far as I can throw them.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

History and recent modelling technology have demonstrated that destructive waves have already hit the French coast and could do so again.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

They bring a range of severe weather impacts including destructive winds, torrential flooding rainfall, and storm surges which can inundate coastal areas.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“Why? They’re super destructive unless they’re properly trained.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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