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[fil-ter] / ˈfɪl tər /


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World Wide Web pioneer Tim Berners-Lee says he wants to see artificial intelligence preserve "the original values" of his invention while allowing users to filter personal data sent to tech giants.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

And we’ve been slowly trying to filter that out, I think, of Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

While some data suggest that many employers filter résumés by GPA for entry-level jobs, that’s become much less common.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The group have packed filter systems and chlorine pills to treat any water they take from streams.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

If a picture is Instagram worthy, I slap on the Moon filter for that classic black-and-white effect.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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