mechanism
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A permanent, coordinated mechanism is required, a true regional defense system.
If human intelligence depends on system-level organization rather than a single general-purpose mechanism, then building artificial general intelligence may require more than simply scaling up specialized tools.
From Science Daily
"For human therapists, there are governing boards and mechanisms for providers to be held professionally liable for mistreatment and malpractice," Iftikhar said.
From Science Daily
Although the connection between polyamines and cancer has been recognized for years, the detailed mechanisms behind their role in tumor progression have remained unclear.
From Science Daily
"It may well be that we will see more mechanisms that platforms will introduce to have that content taken down. Often, that is the easiest and quickest way to tackle these images."
From BBC
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