TechnologyJuly 17, 2026

seaworthiness

SEE-wur-thee-nes

Definition

The state or quality of a vessel being safe, sound, and fit to withstand the perils of the sea.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'see' (sea) and 'worthy' (fit or suitable), reflecting the historical necessity of determining if a vessel could safely navigate ocean conditions.

In the news

The article uses the term to draw a parallel between maritime insurance historically vetting physical ship safety and modern insurers now attempting to assess the reliability of machine intelligence.

The Next A.I. Power Class Won’t Build the Models

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