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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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Beyond this egregious act of misconduct, though, is a larger issue of transparency and accountability within the U.S. judiciary.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The parallel is hard to miss, as a handful of companies race to develop staggeringly powerful cognitive systems with no public accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A company spokesperson said that Flock’s technology is “built around transparency, accountability, and local control.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“Our platform includes safeguards like audit trails to help ensure accountability at every step. Every day, Flock supports communities across the country in addressing crime and locating missing people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

They knew we were fresh meat, and in this setting there was no accountability.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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