discretion
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Schiff’s new bill mandates that a human has full discretion over weapons using AI, and increasing transparency and review requirements for the Pentagon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
When looking at companies that clear those bars, the index committee then has discretion over which companies to include, and may informally consider factors like sector weightings.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The district court judge had no discretion to impose a lesser sentence, though he maintained misgivings about the prosecution’s evidence.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Some states also initiated mandatory transfer rules, which took away any discretion from prosecutors and judges over whether a child should be kept in the juvenile system.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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