diffusion

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For many years, biology textbooks have described protein movement inside cells as a largely random process called diffusion.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“There is a noticeable gap in AI diffusion between the world’s most advanced economies and the developing world,” Smith said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Multiple industry players over time, particularly Nvidia, have argued that smuggling or diffusion of AI technologies to China were tall tales,” Burnham said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

India already has some major strengths including "technology diffusion, eager talent pool and cheap labour", and dedicated efforts can help startups pivot to artificial intelligence, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

But we already saw in Chapter 10 that the north—south axes and ecological barriers within Africa and the Americas retarded the diffusion of crops and domestic animals.

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