Ethics
AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’
AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’ A group of over 80,000 faith leaders, creatives, and scientists have signed an open letter urging lawmakers to prohibit the development of AI superintelligence. The letter argues that AI superintelligence should not be developed until it is safe and enjoys broad public support. Proponents of AI superintelligence claim it […]
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AI chatbots routinely violate mental health ethics standards
AI chatbots routinely violate mental health ethics standards A new study has found that AI chatbots, including those used for mental health advice, systematically violate ethical standards of practice established by organizations like the American Psychological Association. The researchers identified 15 ethical risks in LLM counselors, including a lack of contextual adaptation, poor therapeutic collaboration, […]
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Influencers could learn a thing or two from traditional journalism about disclosing who’s funding their political coverage
Influencers could learn a thing or two from traditional journalism about disclosing who’s funding their political coverage Influencers have been accused of being influenced by undisclosed payments from organizations like Chorus, which has funded liberal political influencers with monthly stipends ranging from $250 to $8,000. The lack of transparency around these payments raises concerns about […]
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These nonprofits lobbied to regulate OpenAI — then the subpoenas came
These nonprofits lobbied to regulate OpenAI — then the subpoenas came The Midas Project, a nonprofit founded by Tyler Johnston, has been monitoring OpenAI’s practices to ensure transparency and ethical standards. The organization released a report called “The OpenAI Files” detailing OpenAI’s evolution from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. OpenAI received subpoenas after The […]
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Where financial advisors grew up affects their ethics
Where financial advisors grew up affects their ethics A new study found that where financial advisors grew up significantly affects their core code of ethics, which impacts their professional behavior as adults. The researchers discovered a strong relationship between an advisor’s hometown and the likelihood of engaging in professional misconduct, regardless of whether they worked […]
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How to conduct post-atrocity research – key insights from practitioners in the field
How to conduct post-atrocity research – key insights from practitioners in the field Post-atrocity research is crucial for reconciliation and peace-building, but it’s complex, emotionally demanding, and marked by ethical risks. Key to responsible fieldwork is including marginalized voices from the outset, particularly women, racial and ethnic minorities, and members of groups historically excluded, and […]
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Conflict at the drugstore: When pharmacists’ and patients’ values collide
Conflict at the drugstore: When pharmacists’ and patients’ values collide Pharmacists are facing conflicts between their personal beliefs and patients’ rights, particularly when it comes to dispensing medications that go against their religious or moral values. The controversy has led to debates about pharmacists’ discretion over what they dispense, with some states adopting “responsibility laws” […]
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A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied
A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied Rapamycin, a billion-dollar drug discovered on Easter Island in 1964, has a complex legacy that leaves out the Indigenous people who contributed to its discovery. The Rapa Nui people were studied as part of the […]
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Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows
Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows A recent study found that personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, with 5 times as many CEOs exiting due to personal scandals. Ceos who engage in personal misconduct, such as infidelity or substance abuse, are more likely to be terminated than those who […]
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4 films that show how humans can fortify – or botch – their relationship with AI
4 films that show how humans can fortify – or botch – their relationship with AI Four films – Blade Runner (1982), Moon (2009), Resident Evil (2002), and Free Guy (2021) – offer thought-provoking portrayals of human-AI relationships, highlighting the importance of fairness, trust, accountability, and transparency in these interactions. The films demonstrate that AI […]
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