optimist
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"I was born an optimist," he told me.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
But the eternal optimist said he draws strength from the example set by Glover: "He's a natural American hero, in my opinion."
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
He calls himself an AI optimist, citing numerous studies showing that artificial intelligence can help doctors treat patients more effectively and even to improve their bedside manners.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Howard, ever the optimist, insisted that the track would be dry, and entered the horse.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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