how it is
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: the state of the situation
And that's how it is.
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This allows organizations to adopt AI gradually while maintaining control over how it is used.
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Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
The solution is not to ignore the complexity but to simplify how it is experienced.
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Forbes.com,
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
The solution is not to ignore the complexity but to simplify how it is experienced.
—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for how it is
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“How it is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20it%20is. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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