probability
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He has likened advanced AI to “summoning an alien species” while others in AI, including Amodei, have long predicted the probability of something bad happening because of the technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The effect comes from changes in the motion of electrons within their orbitals, regions around an atom's nucleus where electrons have a high probability of being located.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Mitchell has frequently pushed his theory that players who can reach 1,000 PWR playing minutes a season "gives them a higher probability" of playing for the Red Roses.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“The new dot plot is also likely to suggest a higher probability of at least one hike next year,” said Chris Low, chief economist at FHN Financial.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Would you say that five percent is a probability or a possibility?” asked Eisman.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Since all those probabilities are based on speculation, estimates range from 0% to nearly 100%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Risk is when you know the possibilities and the probabilities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Adapted for TV: There will be the use of augmented reality, athlete headshots, win probabilities and projected finishing positions to develop viewer experience.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Fundamental particles such as electrons are instead described by a "wavefunction," a mathematical representation that researchers can use to calculate the probabilities of properties such as position and momentum.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
He was lonely for his wife’s company and political advice: “I want to sit and converse with you about our debates every evening. I sit here alone and brood over political probabilities and conjectures.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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