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After lots of prompting, I found that the bots are expert explainers, though occasionally prone to overstatement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Its AI quirks "might indeed be actually part of the appeal, as they make it funnier, more bizarre, and potentially more engaging -- even if prone to mockery and hate-watching".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I don’t think this is a rally to really trust,” Melson said, noting that month-end and quarter-end periods can also be prone to exaggerated moves.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But schedules remain limited and prone to disruption.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“They get confused easily. They’re also prone to dizziness, unsteady balance, nausea. Vertigo. Their ears are sensitive, and too much noise causes the vertigo.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas