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prompted

[promp-tid] / ˈprɒmp tɪd /




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Mythos is the latest generation of Anthropic's Claude family of AI, and a recent leak of some of its code prompted the startup to release a blog post warning it posed unprecedented cybersecurity risks.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The pandemic prompted many in this demographic to leave the workforce before 65, and the trend has continued as some opt to sit out the tumult of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In February, an outbreak of measles in some schools in north London prompted health authorities to remind parents to vaccinate their children.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The drought years of the early 2020s decimated the eggs, which prompted emergency action even before Newsom announced his salmon plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“What are you waiting for?” the god prompted.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan