programmed
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Yeast, for example, can be genetically programmed to produce valuable molecules.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
The festival has programmed a documentary made entirely with AI -- "Be Brave" from Italian director Francesco Carrozzini, which centres on the founder of jeans brand Diesel, Renzo Rosso.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
There’s a growing need for certification standards as humanoids venture beyond programmed stunts into the unpredictable world of people, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Though the drone was programmed to travel to a particular gas station by human operators, its final target mostly likely was selected by the weapon’s own internal system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Leo had programmed their quarters to adjust automatically to the occupant’s preferred temperature, so it was never too cold or too hot.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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