controversy

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The controversy comes as it has become clear that AI is now a critical pillar of the U.S. economy and its military practices — a strategic asset for the nation on the world stage.

From MarketWatch

But his history of public controversy stretches back to at least 1991, when a memo he wrote while serving as the World Bank’s chief economist appeared to justify sending toxic waste to poorer countries.

From Salon

Pitch@Palace was later involved in a storm of controversy after the co-founder of the China arm, Yang Tengbo, was banned from the UK because he was suspected of being a spy – which he denies.

From BBC

In moments of controversy, the backseat car image can carry a particularly sharp edge - because it often presents the celebrity in an unflattering way.

From BBC

The Federal Reserve’s literal halls of power have become a source of surprising interest in recent months due to a controversy over the institution’s office renovations in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal