programmed

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"But the robots are friendly, they're polite and they're programmed to be careful. They've slotted into everyday life in loads of communities since we started out in the UK back in 2018."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Hyodol can converse using ChatGPT, but is also programmed with scripts based on Kim's real-life interviews.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As children, Cody and Paul Walker were practically programmed to love cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The findings led researchers to investigate ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death caused by lipid oxidation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Some species are nervous, fast, and programmed for instant flight when they perceive a threat.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond