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[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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Hinton, considered the "Godfather of AI", told the 2026 Digital World Conference in Geneva that there was a dire need to strengthen governance frameworks and ethical safeguards around the technology.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The trustee is also a fiduciary, meaning they have a legal and ethical obligation to act in the best interests of the trust.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The second premise, in some ways more startling than the first, is that pleasure deserves to be considered in any discussion of the practical and ethical dimensions of eating and food.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Whispers about sleazy behavior generally do not meet the coverage threshold for traditional newsrooms, which are bound by strict ethical standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

William did what was asked of him, but he knew the work raised ethical issues.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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