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advances

British  
/ ədˈvɑːnsɪz /

plural noun

  1. (sometimes singular; often foll by to or towards) personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc

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The Anthropic CEO said as much in public interviews, often warning that rapid AI advances risked causing widespread social and economic upheaval.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet, the Pentagon sees the potential for autonomous weapons—with a human in the loop, as officials stress—as important to national security, given the advances seen in drone technology in places such as Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors have also been piling into bond markets on fears that AI advances will decimate the job market, while hotter-than-expected producer prices have clouded hopes for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.

From MarketWatch

On the emerging side of the artistic spectrum is Andrew J. Park, whose airbrush paintings at Anthony Gallery blend surrealism, nostalgia and outdated technology with cutting-edge digital advances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both advances rely on photocatalysis and strengthen CiQUS's position as a leader in developing innovative strategies to use abundant raw materials more effectively.

From Science Daily