inaction

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That’s because the best course of action in many situations is to do nothing, and investors’ use of AI biases them toward action over inaction.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

In other words, AI exacerbates the already-existing psychology tendency toward action over inaction.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

He accused them of "inaction" and said a criminal case into the matter - which will also check their previous work - was being handled by Ukraine's national investigations bureau.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

They vented angrily about what they saw as the inaction of local authorities and called for California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Dove and Dusty were paralyzed into complete inaction.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes