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Surveys of AI researchers consistently report nontrivial probabilities assigned to human extinction from AI: A 2023 survey of nearly 2,800 researchers produced a median estimate in the 5% to 10% range.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A department spokesperson said 14 officers and two sergeants have been barred from having public contact and assigned to administrative duties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

After leaving the hospital, participants were randomly assigned to receive beta blockers or to avoid them.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The Colorado woman went to the local cops for help; the detective assigned to her case sent warrants to Google and mobile providers, hoping to find the identity of her digital tormentor.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But Quirin and Heinck were assigned to the crew's quarters, where they had to wait until a bed was available before they could lie down to sleep.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple