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pitfall

[pit-fawl] / ˈpɪtˌfɔl /


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Officials struggled to answer questions about post-fire beach safety in part because of a lack of historical data on pollution levels, a pitfall researchers would like to forestall before another disaster arrives.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Another pitfall of AI is that it often aims to replace human effort, effectively becoming a crutch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Another, hopefully easier, pitfall to avoid: It’s hard to live in a home for any length of time without growing emotionally attached to it.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

It’s perhaps no surprise that when identifying a possible pitfall for the AI trade, the finger is pointed at ChatGPT developer OpenAI.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Instead, he sought to discover any trap or pitfall lurking in his “opponent’s” position and respond accordingly.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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