ethical

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The episode exposed a fault line in Silicon Valley between engineers who viewed autonomous targeting as an ethical red line and defense officials who saw it as essential.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Cordes noted that credentialed tax professionals — including enrolled agents and CPAs — have due-diligence and ethical obligations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The push goes beyond paper currency: federal officials have also approved a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s likeness, while proposals for a $1 coin featuring the president have raised legal and ethical questions.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Miller, who died in 2012, was a labor history buff who realized that highly skilled workers often developed elaborate ethical codes that promoted solidarity with other employees.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

In essence, he asked for ethical and virtuous social conduct.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin