in plain English
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AI has become so capable at writing code that many software engineers simply describe what they want in plain English and the AI does the rest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Here’s the investment case in plain English: The science works.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
"Instead of juggling 10 links with search, you get a brief synthesis that you can edit and iterate in plain English," he says.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
In Nevada, the A’s consultant — not an economist — told the state legislature the same thing, in plain English.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023
Once again, our wise old flounder—I mean, founder—has provided a sensible solution, and written in plain English, too.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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