programmed

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Cells treated with PCAIs produced higher levels of reactive oxygen species, activated caspase enzymes, increased levels of the pro-apoptotic protein BAX, and underwent widespread apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

Hyodol can converse using ChatGPT, but is also programmed with scripts based on Kim's real-life interviews.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Our direct reports and colleagues, especially those with less power, are psychologically programmed to reassure us that “everything is fine.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

As children, Cody and Paul Walker were practically programmed to love cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Eldon Rosen said, “No. We programmed her completely. But I think toward the end she suspected.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick