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manipulation

[muh-nip-yuh-ley-shuhn] / məˌnɪp yəˈleɪ ʃən /


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The potential for manipulation is multiplying with AI.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Clarification would deter the next round of manipulation attempts and give regulators a workable tool before the problem scales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Colors are heightened — by manipulation or because that’s just what the jungle’s like, I don’t know which.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Experts call this a type of fraud "social engineering" - where scammers dupe their victims using psychological manipulation, instilling fear and urgency.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Cathy learned that by the manipulation and use of this one part of people she could gain and keep power over nearly anyone.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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