PsychologyAugust 11, 2026

ethicist

ETH-uh-sist

Definition

An expert or professional whose work focuses on applying ethical principles and moral standards to guide the development and use of technology or organizational practices.

Etymology

The word originates from the Greek 'ethikos' (relating to character or moral) and the suffix '-ist' (denoting a person who practices). It evolved into modern English to describe an individual who studies or specializes in the principles of right and wrong.

In the news

The article highlights that OpenAI no longer has a dedicated ethicist following Chloé Bakalar's departure, signaling a potential gap in their oversight of AI safety and moral responsibility.

OpenAI AI ethics chief resigns within a year of joining, third AI safety researcher to leave this year

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India Today

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