guideline
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I added in the guideline that we shouldn’t sanction an editor just because they start overusing some words or speaking in what’s “seen” as an A.I.-like tone.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
In November, we had the first version of the current guideline, against writing new articles with LLMs, which sadly didn’t apply to existing articles, where most of the abuse was.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
M.H.S., a cardiologist and member of the guideline writing committee.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
And the daily average of PM10 particle levels reached 128.3 micrograms per cubic meter in Elbistan last year -- over eight times the WHO guideline of 15 micrograms.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Food fads still come and go with alarming speed: A scientific study, a new government guideline, a lone crackpot with a medical degree can change our nation’s diet overnight.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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