exploit

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Those who benefit from misinformation can easily exploit this -- a phenomenon researchers call the "liar's dividend," where genuine but unflattering information is waved away as AI-generated.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A young person who chooses a career in cybersecurity, whether in the military or in the private sector, is providing a timely service to his country by bridging the digital gap that attackers actively exploit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It urged the crypto industry to adopt new protective measures before quantum computers become powerful enough to exploit those vulnerabilities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Disney also must learn how to exploit new technologies while safeguarding its characters and franchises.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The sight of Bigwig—Bigwig of all rabbits—at the end of his tether, half unconscious, playing no part in this desperate exploit, lowered his courage still more.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams