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China’s presumptive position at AI’s vanguard marks a seismic shift.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Her departure from the company, which is effective this week, has long been expected, but still marks a seismic shift for one of the biggest brands in Hollywood.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
But, from a purely strategical standpoint, neither dateline had previously been associated with anything at the forefront of the sport, which speaks to the seismic shift.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
With these powers combined, the filmmakers invite us to fast-forward to the year 2054, when the country's system of law enforcement has undergone a seismic shift thanks to the introduction of the precrime unit.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Her departure from the company, which is effective this week, has long been expected, but still marks a seismic shift for one of the biggest brands in Hollywood.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
But, from a purely strategical standpoint, neither dateline had previously been associated with anything at the forefront of the sport, which speaks to the seismic shift.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
With these powers combined, the filmmakers invite us to fast-forward to the year 2054, when the country's system of law enforcement has undergone a seismic shift thanks to the introduction of the precrime unit.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Seismic shift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seismic%20shift. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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