Subtle cues are shaping notions of what’s hot and what’s not in the tech world.
Category: Slang
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Is Your Vibe ‘High-Signal’ or ‘Anti-Signal’?
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To A.I. Executives, We’re All Just ‘Meat Computers’
The New York Times – Business:A term first used in philosophy and cognitive science circles has lately taken on a more ominous cast. Moo.
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Why Some People Are Allergic to ‘Peanut Butter Raises’
The New York Times – Business:The beloved spread has become a metaphor for things that are less than delicious.
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How Do You Measure A.I. Firms’ Gargantuan Energy Plans? In ‘Bragawatts.’
The New York Times – Business:One way for a company to stand out — or to intimidate the competition — is to boast, often without evidence, about how much power it has access to.
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The ‘Annoyance Economy’ Is More Than Just Annoying
The New York Times – Business:A new estimate puts the cost of dealing with robocalls, hidden fees and customer service chatbots that can’t solve most problems at $165 billion.
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Smaller Is Better in Silicon Valley’s ‘Tiny Team’ Moment
The New York Times – Business:As artificial intelligence takes on more and more tasks, tech executives are embracing teams as small as two: one person plus A.I.
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Fears of ‘Cockroaches’ in the Private Credit Market
The New York Times – Business:Wall Street figures are turning to colorful metaphors, including invoking the hated insect, to express caution about the $3 trillion risky-lending market.
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Are ‘Bossware’ Tools Tracking You?
The New York Times – Business:In recent years, the technologies used to surveil workers have become more sophisticated and widespread.
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2025 Slang Quiz: Do You Know Words That Helped Define the Year?
An assortment of absurd, useful and funny words and phrases entered the vernacular this year. How well do you know them?