oversight
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Anthropic has become one of the most prominent companies arguing that powerful AI systems require safety measures and public oversight.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026
Penn State’s Sigma Chi chapter operates independently from the school, according to Penn State’s running list of suspended and unrecognized groups, and isn’t subject to university oversight or regulations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
He called for an open approach to AI development, warning it would be "fundamentally wrong" for such a crucial technology to be controlled by a few companies, rendering oversight more difficult.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
California, unlike other states, has a split system of pesticide oversight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
It is not surprising then, if over several months, this oversight should reveal itself in these small but telling ways.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
But many cases come down to small oversights — and the people caught off guard are often the ones who thought they had it taken care of.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Alejandro, the gas station attendant, said he felt there were "too few oversights" of mining projects.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
Mistakes or oversights in DOT regulations could lead to lawsuits or even injuries and deaths in the transportation system.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2026
I’ve made it a point this year to finally get to some books that have been oversights in my reading life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
It may be pointed out, of course, that as far as long-distance motoring is concerned, I am something of a novice, and such simple oversights are only to be expected.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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