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To literally nobody's surprise, turns out the phrase "artificial intelligence" in product descriptions reduces customer interest.

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Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words “artificial intelligence” when describing their offerings that use the technology, according to a study led by WSU researchers.
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August 1, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Seriously. People REALLY hate it.

Smart companies should stay away - it hurts sales!

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Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words “artificial intelligence” when describing their offerings that use the technology, according to a study led by WSU researchers.
news.wsu.edu
November 19, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Cougars win! LeJuan Watts with his fifth double-double as WSU defeats Northern Iowa to close nonconference play. Calmese led three Cougs in double figures and WSU shot 59% from the field.

WSU with 10 noncon wins for the first time since 2010-11!

#GoCougs
#WheatfieldUnderdogs
December 21, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Firearm-related deaths are up dramatically among middle- and high school-aged youth, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers.
Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds
Firearm-related deaths are up dramatically among middle- and high school-aged youth, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
They really shot for the Moon on the idea they could create a market where one didn't exist for this stuff, and they bet dead wrong.
Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words “artificial intelligence” when describing their offerings that use the technology, according to a study led by WSU researchers.
news.wsu.edu
August 5, 2024 at 1:08 PM
The Cougars' scrappy bowl performance left an impression on Jimmy Rogers, who became WSU coach the next day.

"Watching that game, I felt really good about the overall culture," he told Bump & Stacy. "That was inspiring to watch the heart on the field."

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WSU Cougars' scrappy bowl game left impression on new coach
New WSU Cougars head football coach Jimmy Rogers told Bump and Stacy what led to him coming to Pullman.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Legendary basketball coach George Raveling, who led the WSU Cougars to two NCAA Tournament appearances including their second ever in program history in 1980, has died at the age of 88.

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Former WSU basketball coach George Raveling dies at 88
George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Former WSU football coach Jim Walden, a two-time Pac-10 coach of the year who led the Cougars to the Holiday Bowl in 1981, died Thursday at age 88.
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Former WSU Cougars football coach Jim Walden dies at 88
Former WSU Cougars football coach Jim Walden, a 2009 inductee to the school's Hall of Fame, died Thursday at age 88.
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July 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
“When AI is mentioned, it tends to lower emotional trust, which in turn decreases purchase intentions,”

Imagine my surprise.
Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words “artificial intelligence” when describing their offerings that use the technology, according to a study led by WSU researchers.
news.wsu.edu
October 9, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Apparently if you use AI in your product description, less people want to buy it.

news.wsu.edu/press-releas...
Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words “artificial intelligence” when describing their offerings that use the technology, according to a study led by WSU researchers.
news.wsu.edu
July 31, 2024 at 2:50 PM
WSU got exactly what they needed yesterday: A decisive victory against a lowly team.

That they did it while correcting their turnover issues is even more encouraging.

Thoughts on the game + an upcoming huge week (Santa Clara, Saint Mary's):

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WSU finishes strong to pull away from Portland
The Cougars led by as much as 28 points late in the game.
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January 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The WSU Cougars know where they're headed and who they're playing in the regional round of their first NCAA Baseball Tournament in 16 years. Details here on the tourney bracket, which is led by top overall seed UCLA.

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NCAA Baseball Tournament: WSU Cougars get their draw - Seattle Sports
UCLA was rewarded Monday for its dominant wire-to-wire run through the regular season, while the WSU Cougars are headed to Eugene, Oregon.
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May 25, 2026 at 6:28 PM
New study shows wealth inequality began 10,000 years ago, earlier than previously understood.

Well that's depressing.

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New study reveals wealth inequality’s deep roots in human prehistory
Long before ancient empires rose, wealth inequality was already taking root, according to new WSU-led research that shows the process began over 10,000 years ago.
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April 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Cougs go on a scoring frenzy midway through the first half and take a 15-point lead into halftime with 51 first-half points. Four Cougs in double figures, led by Cedric Coward with 15 points. Coward has added a season-high five assists.

WSU 51-36 EWU

#GoCougs | #AgainstTheGrain
November 22, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds | Chinook Observer
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Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds  - Chinook Observer
Firearm-related deaths are up dramatically among middle- and high school-aged youth, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers. The researchers found that, nationwide, hi...
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October 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
La están metiendo con embudo pero la gente no quiere IA.
La IA NO GUSTA A NADIE, más que a los 4 flipaos de siempre

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Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words “artificial intelligence” when describing their offerings that use the technology, according to a study led by WSU researchers.
news.wsu.edu
November 27, 2024 at 8:39 PM
WSU researchers have developed 3D-printed antenna arrays and a chip-sized processor that stay stable even when bent, paving the way for smart textiles, aircraft communications, and more. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU
3D printed antenna arrays developed for flexible wireless systems
A WSU-led team developed 3D-printed flexible antenna arrays that could help pave the way for wearable wireless devices and improved communications in drones, aircraft, and cars.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Cougs get the senior day win led by Dane Erikstrup and Ethan Price with a combined 40 WSU points! LeJuan adds his eighth double-double of the year as the Cougs shoot 60% from the floor in the final home game.

#GoCougs | #WheatfieldUnderdogs
February 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
University execs come up with the dumbest excuses. And they get away with it.

‘…WSU said its "change process" was being led "by our own people" and consultants were engaged because staff working on the restructure were facing burnout.’ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
University staff outraged as high-paid consultants work on redundancies
As Western Sydney University prepares to shed hundreds of staff due to its dire finances, leaked documents reveal it is paying consultants as much as $2,850 a day.
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October 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Another successful K-12 outreach event led by WSU NOBCChE at UPREP Maths and Science. The volunteers led a hands-on demonstration of the classic lemon battery experiment. #wsuchemistry #wsunobcche #ChemSky #outreach
March 4, 2026 at 4:12 PM
A team of #WSU-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #GoCougs
Researchers recreate ancient Egyptian blues
A WSU-led team of researchers have recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, Egyptian blue, which was used in Egypt about 5,000 years ago.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The United States could feasibly produce enough sustainable aviation fuel to meet roughly two-thirds of its 2030 federal target, but getting there will require overcoming major hurdles, according to a new #WSU-led study. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #GoCougs
WSU study offers realistic look at the future of sustainable aviation fuel
The United States could feasibly produce enough sustainable aviation fuel to meet roughly two-thirds of its 2030 federal target, but getting there will require overcoming major hurdles, according to a...
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May 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM