accountability
noun
ac·count·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being accountable
especially
: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
public officials lacking accountability
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In the world of international human rights law, enabling one community to see justice served sets precedence for others who are also seeking accountability and reparations.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Appointing a dedicated team or individual as the point of contact for regulatory bodies can help ensure consistency and accountability in communication.
—Roseanne Spagnuolo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
But some advocates, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, argue that AI requires a new legal instrument, noting the crucial need to ensure human control and accountability as AI weapons systems become more advanced.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Increasing transparency and accountability throughout the system is surely a laudable and achievable goal.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Appointing a dedicated team or individual as the point of contact for regulatory bodies can help ensure consistency and accountability in communication.
—Roseanne Spagnuolo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
But some advocates, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, argue that AI requires a new legal instrument, noting the crucial need to ensure human control and accountability as AI weapons systems become more advanced.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Increasing transparency and accountability throughout the system is surely a laudable and achievable goal.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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