unregulated
adjective
un·reg·u·lat·ed
ˌən-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-təd 
also -ˈrā-
: not regulated: such as
a
: disorderly, chaotic
unregulated habits
an unregulated mind
b
: not controlled by regulation
unregulated fishing
an unregulated industry
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The rapid pace at which powerful models are being developed heightens the risk of unregulated or unintended consequences that could arise from deploying AI systems without appropriate safeguards.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
In contrast, raw water remains untested, unregulated and untreated, leaving its safety to drink in question.
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
And yet, with its exploding market for largely unregulated consumable hemp, Texas has inadvertently become the new Republic of THC.
—John Burnett, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
Even in the absence of SB 1047, businesses are feeling a growing urgency to prioritize responsible AI governance—driven by the rising legal and reputational risks associated with unregulated AI development.
—Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
In contrast, raw water remains untested, unregulated and untreated, leaving its safety to drink in question.
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
And yet, with its exploding market for largely unregulated consumable hemp, Texas has inadvertently become the new Republic of THC.
—John Burnett, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
Even in the absence of SB 1047, businesses are feeling a growing urgency to prioritize responsible AI governance—driven by the rising legal and reputational risks associated with unregulated AI development.
—Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Unregulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unregulated. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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