TechnologyJuly 6, 2026
atheism
/ˈeɪθiɪzəm/
Definition
The rejection of religious belief or the specific lack of belief in the existence of a deity.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'atheos', meaning 'without gods'. It entered English in the 16th century via French, combining the prefix 'a-' (without) and 'theos' (god).
In the news
The article uses 'atheism' to categorize sensitive social media posts that AI tools inadvertently altered, often by reversing the user's intent to express disbelief in religious figures like Jesus.
AI altering meaning of users’ drafts on issues from abortion to climate, study finds
Read the full article ↗The Guardian