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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Males and females can be subject of AI companions, but the targeted and unregulated promotion AI Girlfriends is a potential concern for mental health professional who work with emerging adults.
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Not to mention, the supplement industry is a hazy, unregulated one.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 July 2025
Dimon’s indeed correct in warning that if unregulated, non-bank lending grows too fast, the trend could flood the economy with easy credit—specifically, an excess of high-yield debt granted to risky borrowers on loose terms.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Smith is also sometimes mistakenly described as advocating an unfettered, unregulated commercial-free market.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Not to mention, the supplement industry is a hazy, unregulated one.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 July 2025
Dimon’s indeed correct in warning that if unregulated, non-bank lending grows too fast, the trend could flood the economy with easy credit—specifically, an excess of high-yield debt granted to risky borrowers on loose terms.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Smith is also sometimes mistakenly described as advocating an unfettered, unregulated commercial-free market.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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“Unregulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unregulated. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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