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BROAD MATCH · AI Overview (arXiv +1) · 2026-06-15
Section: Frameworks
'Operative captioning refers to using text or captions as an active, generative layer to define and control an image's meaning, rather than just describing it.' Expanded distinguishes two senses: 'Operative Semiotics (Ar