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detector

[dih-tek-ter] / dɪˈtɛk tər /


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The experiment also relied on a specialized detector known as WASA, originally developed in Uppsala, Sweden.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

This makes A.I. detection inherently an arms race, so the performance of any given detector will likely fluctuate over time.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

The Orion spacecraft that transported the crew during their voyage ran into several glitches, including a smoke detector going off near the end of the trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Cornell University told AFP it "does not have any established relations with AI detector companies."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Michael and I conferred briefly about the order of witnesses as the rest of McMillian's family and supporters slowly filed through the metal detector, past the dog, and into the courtroom.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson



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