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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting better at extracting meaning from sources. It is helpful as an assistant in the editing process but still lacks humans' nuanced understanding. getAbstract is dedicated to providing its users with high-quality, engaging content. Therefore, while we’re always experimenting with the latest technology, all our summaries are still written by human experts.
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