pitfall

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Another pitfall of AI is that it often aims to replace human effort, effectively becoming a crutch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

It’s perhaps no surprise that when identifying a possible pitfall for the AI trade, the finger is pointed at ChatGPT developer OpenAI.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

The upside is a bigger paycheck sooner, while the pitfall is a chance of owing money at tax time, he said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

The dancers also walked the space and noted every piece of furniture and potential pitfall during a dress rehearsal.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

Normally, this heinous breach of decorum was the pitfall of young lieutenants’ wives.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy