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yes or no

ADVERB
whether or not
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What most users do not realize is that AI systems rarely produce binary answers: yes or no, a positive identification or a negative one.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"Mr. Musk, you're a bright guy. I'm asking you questions that mostly have a yes or no answer," Savitt shot back.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

For much of the early questioning on Wednesday, Musk generally stuck to answering "yes" or "no" or "I don't recall."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Those could include binary contracts that allow investors to make simple yes or no wagers on future events, such as whether the S&P 500 will close below or above a certain level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

He asked me a million questions, so I could point to yes or no.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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