sparked

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The prospect of creating superintelligence has sparked fierce debate in recent years among AI developers, scientists and policymakers, who fear the potential harm such systems could cause if they escape human control.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

In Orange County, the near-catastrophe was sparked by thousands of gallons of a highly toxic chemical in a failing pressurized chemical tank that was heating up at a Garden Grove aerospace firm, GKN Aerospace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Rather, his efforts to shake up the company, cut waste and channel investment away from underperforming projects sparked a backlash that led to his dismissal, said a person close to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

It led to one of his most famous albums, 1962's The Bridge, and has sparked calls for the bridge to be renamed in his honour.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Tonight would be one of the people’s favorite stories, a love story, that always sparked much debate after its telling.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis