tool
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The company has been developing an application programming interface, or API, a software tool that allows different programs to talk to each other.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Earlier this week, Meta had to fix an issue which allowed hackers to trick an Instagram AI support tool into giving them access to other users' accounts.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
To uncover the clock's mechanism, the researchers combined traditional molecular biology experiments with DNA sequencing, protein sequencing, and the artificial intelligence tool AlphaFold.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
A prescreening tool that’s available online includes questions like whether you have a disability, how much you earn before taxes and whether you’re taking care of other family members.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
He wanted a more direct tool for betting against subprime mortgage lending.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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