emergent

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Meta evidently is continuing to allocate capital to back its AI ambitions as the emergent technology dominates much of the conversation around the hyperscaler.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

“To frame the discussion, 25 to 30 years ago, the key emergent risk was corporate credit risk,” he said, noting out that the U.S. federal government “actually ran some surpluses then.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Each emergent media platform is a delivery system for fresh makeover narratives.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

They will also tackle emergent and “hidden” forms of corruption, such as deferred bribe payments and “revolving doors” through which officials can move between public office and corporate jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

As a result, small changes at a lower level of organization can lead to emergent changes at a higher level.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond