self-determining

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Adjective
  • Due to its open-source, unrestricted, and autonomous operating features, the project quickly spread after its release and has been regarded as one of the most accessible AI agent projects.
    , CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • That effort triggered its escalating feud with Anthropic PBC, which sought guardrails on using its technology for domestic surveillance and in fully autonomous weapons.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The merger underscores the challenging marketplace for independent studios.
    Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Self-determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-determining. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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