"AI-first" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Keeping with older mobile-first, cloud-first, etc. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} AI-first (not comparable)
  1. (artificial intelligence, business) Prioritizing the use of artificial intelligence (over human labor). Tags: not-comparable Related terms: AI-native
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