operational

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“AI really does help improve our customer experience and operational efficiency in many ways, but we’re never going to use it to replace the human moments that define our brand,” Jacobs said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"The wastewater tank is not full and the toilet is operational; however, the crew was instructed to use backup collection devices overnight if needed," Nasa said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The company has reportedly become Maven's primary technology contractor, and its AI now forms the operational backbone of the program.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“While this initial phase of on-the-ground pilot work is ending, it has successfully established the scientific, operational and partnership foundation needed to inform next steps,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But with only one operational success under its belt and with six Mercury missions to go—with the orbital flight still on the drawing board—NASA’s road to the Moon seemed unimaginably complex.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly