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Question from Easton, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 29, 2025

Hello! I know that streets (etc.) is lowercase when naming more than one ("Broad and Walnut streets"). How about routes, as in "Routes 22, 33, and 78"? I thought the placement before the numbers rather than after the names might make a difference. Thanks!

Answer

We would follow the same rules, even though the placement of the numbers is different. So, routes 22, 33 and 78. 

Question from Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 28, 2025

I have a question about AI. It seems like AI is being used so commonly, that it's almost getting to the point where it'd be awkward to spell out "artificial intelligence." (similar to how familiar "FBI" has become acceptable in all references) In our industry, we're using it frequently, and no one is using the spelled-out term. Do you expect there may come a time where you make "AI" acceptable on first reference? 

Answer

Our guidance says it's OK to use the abbreviation for headlines and on second reference. I agree we may be at the tipping point where using the abbreviation is actually more understandable and clear than spelling it out on first reference. We are working on an update to our AI guidance, and this is one of the questions we'll take up. 

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