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But this case was just one in a rising tide of AI "hallucinations" muddying the legal waters.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

A wave of AI experts reacted with frustration, accusing the company of gatekeeping to harm potential competitors and muddying the ability of outside researchers to assess and use Fable to its full potential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It allows both parties to get the best price they believe they can afford or believe is fair without muddying the waters with personal obligations and emotional leverage.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026

The broad classification, he acknowledged, is potentially muddying the department’s numbers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2025

How can you avoid muddying it up when you put it into words?

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner