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ethical

[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“It’s a big experiment for me, and like all experiments it might not work, and I will be as cautious and ethical as possible with AI,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

There’s no doubt that as AI develops it will need an ethical rudder, and the pope’s contributions are worth listening to.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Pwn2Own is run by the ZeroDay Initiative and invites human ethical hackers around the world to find vulnerabilities in specific products.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

From today’s perspective, it is difficult to imagine the ethical system that could justify De Soto’s subsequent actions.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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