uncertainty

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The decline in confidence is amplified by the tough job market for recent graduates and uncertainty about the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The BBC understands concerns about the UK's regulatory environment include uncertainty over whether it would change the law to allow AI firms to train their systems using copyrighted works.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Anytime there’s uncertainty, unscrupulous people take advantage of that,” O’Saben said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

A moratorium signals uncertainty to companies deciding where to build, and in a fast-moving sector, even a temporary pause can redirect projects permanently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle tells us that we can't do even this simple act.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife