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harmful

[hahrm-fuhl] / ˈhɑrm fəl /


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Florida's attorney general on Monday sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company's ChatGPT chatbot of endangering young users by making them addicted and encouraging harmful behaviors.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Beijing on Monday also outlined broad countermeasures against foreign entities it deems harmful to Chinese interests or disruptive to Chinese investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In the brain, immune cells normally help protect neurons and clear away harmful debris.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

"Evidence shows that social media can expose children to serious risks, including harmful content, cyberbullying, manipulation, contact from strangers, exploitation and excessive use," said Killean.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The distinction was important to officers, who wanted no personal responsibility for the harmful effects of the system.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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