artificial

[ahr-tuh-fish-uhl] / ˌɑr təˈfɪʃ əl /

ADJECTIVE

made by humans; not natural

Synonyms

STRONGEST

man-made synthetic unnatural

STRONG

counterfeit ersatz factitious manufactured

WEAK

faked false imitation mock not genuine plastic simulated substitute

Antonyms

STRONGEST

genuine natural real

STRONG

native

ADJECTIVE

fake; imitation

Synonyms

STRONG

unreal

WEAK

bogus counterfeit ersatz fabricated factitious faked false hyped-up manufactured mock phony plastic sham simulated specious spurious substitute synthetic unnatural

Antonyms

WEAK

genuine natural real unaffected unpretentious

ADJECTIVE

pretended; affected

Synonyms

WEAK

assumed contrived false feigned forced hollow insincere labored mannered meretricious phony put on spurious theatrical unnatural

Antonyms

WEAK

genuine natural real unaffected unpretentious

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SYDNEY—City-center offices appear more resilient than suburban real estate to job cuts that artificial intelligence could bring to Australia’s white-collar workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bargaining has focused on concerns about the growth and use of artificial intelligence, pay raises and “basic protections” like grievance procedures.

From Los Angeles Times

The moves during the quarter came as worries grew about overspending on artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch

Concerns around AI no longer are limited in scope to potential overspending on artificial intelligence from a small group of high-flying tech companies.

From MarketWatch

Wall Street has been sorting through a lot as investors weigh the implications of the spread of artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

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