intentions
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In its Claude Constitution, which defines Anthropic’s intentions for Claude’s behavior, Anthropic wrote that Claude’s moral status is “deeply uncertain,” and that it might have “representations of an emotional state, which could shape its behavior.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
They said a parliamentary group on African repatriation had highlighted "ethical concerns" over the display of such remains due to the "constant disregard" of potential wishes and intentions of ancestors who buried them.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The decline was driven by worsening consumer expectations for the U.K. economy and a slump in intentions to make major purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Unlike opinion polls, which measure voting intentions at the moment voters are questioned, prediction platforms merely record financial transactions, political scientist Carolina Botelho told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
“He is rich, a gentleman, and has delightful manners,” began Amy, trying to be quite cool and dignified, but feeling a little ashamed of herself, in spite of the sincerity of her intentions.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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