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Recent Examples of irresponsibility
Understandably, the error prompted fiery discussions online about the irresponsibility of allowing AI systems to report and repackage the news.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
That, of course, is second only to the fiscal irresponsibility of our city leaders.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Despite their ongoing reliance on the United States in the short term, these allies will seek to protect themselves against American irresponsibility going forward.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
That's the – that’s the irresponsibility that has completely devastated our country, Kristen.
—NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
That’s the irresponsibility that has completely devastated our country, Kristen.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2025
Ongoing irresponsibility by Congress, which used the fund to hide even larger deficits in the general Treasury accounts, has been the problem.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
His post sparked hundreds of comments debating whether this behavior reflected irresponsibility or a rational shift in spending priorities.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
In addition to serving as an allegory for how many wield the power of AI with childlike irresponsibility, the hybrid Synthetic thread also represents the beating heart of the entire show.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
That, of course, is second only to the fiscal irresponsibility of our city leaders.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Despite their ongoing reliance on the United States in the short term, these allies will seek to protect themselves against American irresponsibility going forward.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
That's the – that’s the irresponsibility that has completely devastated our country, Kristen.
—NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
That’s the irresponsibility that has completely devastated our country, Kristen.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2025
Ongoing irresponsibility by Congress, which used the fund to hide even larger deficits in the general Treasury accounts, has been the problem.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
His post sparked hundreds of comments debating whether this behavior reflected irresponsibility or a rational shift in spending priorities.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
In addition to serving as an allegory for how many wield the power of AI with childlike irresponsibility, the hybrid Synthetic thread also represents the beating heart of the entire show.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresponsibility
Noun
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The case was related to corporate malfeasance and not broadcast content on the stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The film’s amber light and ample bell-bottoms situate it firmly in the late 1970s, a time of repressive dictatorships and jittery paranoia, triggered by political malfeasance and instability across the world.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The officials’ performance reflected carelessness in the process.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kerry Doyle, the former top ICE attorney during the Biden administration, said Mazzara’s comments show a shocking carelessness about the potential for harm against both the general public and the officers he was employed to protect.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In court filings in each of these cases, Prospect, its hospitals and its doctors denied the allegations of malpractice, negligence or wrongful death.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
9 Apr. 2026
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States can then leave the regulation of talk therapy to other legal and professional mechanisms, such as malpractice or enforcement of professional ethics.—
Kevin Cope,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Originally, five doctors at the Cardarelli Hospital were accused of medical negligence and placed under investigation for manslaughter after the mother and daughter were sent away from the emergency room on Christmas Eve.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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In court, the judge said Insua is accused of misconduct and negligence resulting in a loss of life.—
April 3,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ortega said she was motivated to introduce AB 2321 because of what the auditor reported about Cal-OSHA’s Bureau of Investigation, the unit responsible for investigating death and career-ending injuries for criminal misconduct.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The news that someone was seen with him has, of course, been received with a lot of interest, particularly considering that since his arrest for suspicion of misconduct in public office, neither his ex, Sarah Ferguson, nor his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, have visited him.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sierra Johnson, 23, is charged with three counts each of neglect of a dependent and criminal recklessness.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Five other kids, ages 10 to 17, were listed on the police report, and Tre would be arrested and charged with criminal recklessness, obstruction of justice and dangerous possession of a firearm.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Due to predecessor Betty Yee’s delinquency, that was almost a year after the March 31, 2022 expected filing.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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In fact, delinquencies across all mortgage types, including HELOCs, have been rising steadily since late 2024.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, being private isn’t a license to let laxness creep in.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Irresponsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsibility. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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