Is genetically modified food ethical?

Plants have been genetically altered by humans since the dawn of agriculture.

Crossbreeding is the oldest form of genetic modification; as it is a (nearly) entirely natural process, no harm is done, in my opinion. The "old" methods (still used today) involved combining two plants with favorable traits together to form a better strain. For example, imagine growing apples and having two variants: one with large and delicious apples, but which grow at a normal speed, and a variant with quick growing but normal apples. If I were to combine these two to make a new variant that has large apples and grows quickly, that would be great.

Food that has been altered genetically, particularly transgenics, is a little more debatable. While I think transgenics are morally acceptable, they shouldn't be randomly introduced into ecosystems to avoid disruptions or harm. Many transgenics are very helpful, such as "Golden Rice," which produces vitamin A (regular rice doesn't), or crops that are more drought-resistant.

The ethics of genetically modified food are subject to debate. Some argue that GMOs can help address global food insecurity and environmental challenges, while others express concerns about potential risks to human health and biodiversity. Ultimately, the ethical evaluation of GMOs involves weighing their potential benefits against their perceived risks and considering principles such as autonomy, justice, and sustainability.