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amanuenses

noun

plural of amanuensis
as in scribes
one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts thanks to the efforts of his dutiful amanuensis, copies of most of the author's letters and unpublished manuscripts have been preserved

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scribes
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  • Final Thoughts​ Ambient AI scribes are already delivering real reductions in administrative burden and measurable gains in clinician experience.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to the platform unveiling, HVG has confirmed a strategic partnership with First-Look, a platform founded by scribes and producers Chad and Carey Hayes (The Conjuring franchise).
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
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