- plural of mechanism.
mechanisms
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His proposal discusses several possible mechanisms, including capability checkpoints, limits on computing power for AI training and restrictions on using AI to develop more advanced AI.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
"Brazil has regulations that have expanded and forced platforms to develop control and verification mechanisms," Paganotti said, adding that this contrasts with a dearth of legislation elsewhere in the region.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
A number of prominent companies and individuals have called for new mechanisms that would allow AI labs and countries to slow down development in a coordinated way to buy time for alignment research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Diabetes, obesity, and bipolar disorder frequently occur together and may share some underlying biological mechanisms.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
Humans, like many mammals, have hormonal and genetic mechanisms that help control procreation.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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