be able to

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“They’re just managing these AI tools, AI agents, and we’re expecting that they’ll be able to produce way more, but we’re not taking into account all of the work that actually goes into managing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Will the services be able to restock their arsenals of missiles and munitions, much of which have been given to Ukraine?

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

SpaceX investors will be able to sell more stock before the end of the year, though the lockup release will be staggered rather than coming at one time.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

“Before you even get to the door,” he says, “cameras will know it’s you,” and those AI-assisted cameras will also be able to distinguish between friends, family, deliveries and threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

I won’t be able to check anything off.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison