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detection

[dih-tek-shuhn] / dɪˈtɛk ʃən /


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It likely delayed its detection and hampered efforts to deliver tests and treatment to the affected areas.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Hardening critical systems against AI-enabled attacks, building detection capabilities for AI-generated disinformation, and investing in research to understand better how AI systems reach their conclusions all reflect reasonable expectations for what policy can achieve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Siding with the federal government, a judge ruled on Friday that David Rush, 49, was a severe flight risk with the means and motive to evade detection, and must remain in jail until his trial.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“There has been no detection of MMA in the community. Air monitoring continues to be performed in the immediate area for further surveillance until the cleanup is concluded,” the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Which is why we must work quickly. As it is, I’m hoping we can avoid detection long enough to launch our investigation.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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