firsthand

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Greg Simkins, a California based artist who often sold through Gallery 1988 under the name “CRAOLA,” says he’s felt the impact of the entertainment industry’s contraction firsthand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“AI favors firsthand experience, specificity and continuously refreshed discussions. So the more activity that is happening around your brand, the more likely you are to be propelled into the conversation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The union added that it had "not received any direct reports" and "do not have any firsthand knowledge" of the allegations.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Having taught in some of Miami’s most under-resourced schools, Boyer has seen that hurt firsthand.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Now they had firsthand accounts that volcanoes could—and did—erupt with violent lateral blasts as well as vertical blasts.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone