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English word origin

Etymology of foom

Imitative. Compare boom.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A sudden increase in artificial intelligence such that an AI system becomes extremely powerful.

intj

The sound of a muffled explosion.

verb

To exhibit an AI foom.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Imitative. Compare boom.

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