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Which band released the smash hit "The Safety Dance" in the 1980s?

safety

[seyf-tee] / ˈseɪf ti /


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Per a Friday report from the New York Times, advisers are urging the president to be more cautious in his blanket statements around AI’s safety.

From Salon Sep. 20, 2026

Numerous AI employees the BBC spoke with noted that they had yet to learn of any such safety researchers being embedded in an AI lab.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

The tragedy has prompted soul-searching in the world of TV news helicopter pilots and focused attention on safety issues.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

For Houston-based WM, the landfill’s owner, the site has become a proving ground for remote-controlled and autonomous machines aimed at improving safety and reducing operating costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

I laugh-yell, making mama swan dart farther into the safety of the marsh.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

In January 2022, with several safeties sidelined because of injuries, the Rams signed All-Pro safety Eric Weddle to the practice squad.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Trojan safeties were beaten multiple times, including on a 28-yard pass from Spartans quarterback Luke Weaver to Jerry McClure over freshman Madden Riordan, which made it 35-9 with 14:56 to play in the fourth quarter.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

“He has really good body control,” said Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

Chris O’Leary, who worked as the Chargers’ safeties coach in 2024 under coach Jim Harbaugh before spending 2025 as the defensive coordinator at Western Michigan, was named the Chargers’ defensive coordinator on Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

This, Xan explained, was for both of their safeties.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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