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Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know
TechCrunchMonday, September 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM
RedScroll Brief
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
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- Impact
- High
- Category
- Technology
- Market relevance
- Moderate
- Why it matters
- Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Opaque and Technology.
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What happened
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
Background
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Timeline
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Opaque and Technology.
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