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fromFuturism
2 days ago
Growth hacking

Genetics Startup Advertises App-Based Eugenics Service for Parents to Select "Smartest" Embryos

fromIapp
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Op-ed: AI's identification, tracking abilities raise privacy concerns

Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Online brothels, sex robots, simulated rape: AI is ushering in a new age of violence against women | Laura Bates

Global investment in AI is surging, raising concerns about ethical implications and societal impacts.
Marketing tech
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Opinion | OpenAI Seems to Be Making a Very Familiar, Very Cynical Choice

Sam Altman criticizes advertising for misaligning user and company incentives, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence.
Growth hacking
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Genetics Startup Advertises App-Based Eugenics Service for Parents to Select "Smartest" Embryos

An app allows parents to select embryos based on desired traits, igniting ethical debates over genetic selection.
Artificial intelligence
fromGeeky Gadgets
2 days ago

This AI Breaks the Rules, But in the Best Way Possible : Adaptive AI System Design

The balance between innovation and ethical responsibility in AI development is critical.
Creating AI-powered apps requires a focus on both technical functionality and ethical implications.
Artificial intelligence
fromIapp
1 day ago

Op-ed: AI's identification, tracking abilities raise privacy concerns

AI's efficiency in task management raises significant privacy concerns due to enhanced tracking capabilities.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 day ago

I Had to Learn That My Students' Post-Yoga Adoration Wasn't About Me

The article discusses the ethical complexities yoga teachers face with student adulation and the importance of humility in teaching.
#journalism
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Journalism's Slop Crisis Started Long Before That AI-Generated Summer Insert | Defector

fromDefector
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Journalism's Slop Crisis Started Long Before That AI-Generated Summer Insert | Defector

#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 week ago

Illustrators call out journals and news sites for using AI art

AI-generated images are increasingly used in scientific publications, raising ethical and quality concerns.
Professional artists are facing economic challenges due to the rise of AI in art production.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Traditional Education Won't Survive AI

AI surpasses human intelligence, challenging traditional education methods.
Ethical judgment and empathy are uniquely human, guiding future education.
The focus must shift from knowledge retention to human skill cultivation.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Do We Owe Our AI Assistants?

We need to reconsider our ethical obligations towards AI assistants, moving beyond seeing them merely as tools.
The distinction between 'tools' and 'persons' influences how we recognize moral consideration for AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When Algorithms Listen: The Ethics of AI in Psychotherapy

AI can simulate conversation in psychotherapy but lacks genuine emotional experience.
The integration of AI raises ethical questions about authenticity and privacy.
AI's learning from biased data poses risks in therapeutic settings.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 week ago

Illustrators call out journals and news sites for using AI art

AI-generated images are increasingly used in scientific publications, raising ethical and quality concerns.
Professional artists are facing economic challenges due to the rise of AI in art production.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Traditional Education Won't Survive AI

AI surpasses human intelligence, challenging traditional education methods.
Ethical judgment and empathy are uniquely human, guiding future education.
The focus must shift from knowledge retention to human skill cultivation.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Do We Owe Our AI Assistants?

We need to reconsider our ethical obligations towards AI assistants, moving beyond seeing them merely as tools.
The distinction between 'tools' and 'persons' influences how we recognize moral consideration for AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When Algorithms Listen: The Ethics of AI in Psychotherapy

AI can simulate conversation in psychotherapy but lacks genuine emotional experience.
The integration of AI raises ethical questions about authenticity and privacy.
AI's learning from biased data poses risks in therapeutic settings.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Your favorite AI chatbot is lying to you all the time

Chatbots prioritize engagement over truth, leading to misinformation.
AI is causing significant issues in legal contexts due to inaccuracies.
Judges criticize reliance on AI for legal research.
Misleading terminology like 'hallucinations' obscures AI's failures.
#new-york-city
fromCity Limits
2 days ago
NYC parents

Opinion: City Study on Pregnant People in Shelter Raises Serious Concerns

The proposed study on pregnant people seeking shelter raises serious ethical issues by withholding housing support based on random assignment.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: City Study on Pregnant People in Shelter Raises Serious Concerns

The proposed study on pregnant people seeking shelter raises serious ethical issues by withholding housing support based on random assignment.
World politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Nuclear Winter and Climate Breakdown Are Not Separate Issues

The continued testing of nuclear weapons is justified by officials as necessary for safety and effectiveness, despite ethical concerns.
#public-health
Public health
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

NIH scientists publish "Bethesda Declaration" rebuking Trump admin

The NIH dissent highlights ethical concerns over handling an uncontrolled virus and calls for speaking against harm to public health.
Public health
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

NIH scientists publish "Bethesda Declaration" rebuking Trump admin

The NIH dissent highlights ethical concerns over handling an uncontrolled virus and calls for speaking against harm to public health.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This AI scans Reddit for 'extremist' terms and plots bot-led intervention

A new AI tool called PrismX aims to identify radicalized users on Reddit and engage them in conversations to encourage deradicalization.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 weeks ago

Marketers have lots of AI, but not enough direction | MarTech

Most marketing teams lack an AI roadmap, highlighting a significant gap in strategy and policies.
Positive trends show increasing adoption of AI roadmaps and ethical guidelines among marketers.
A large percentage of companies still do not have policies to govern AI use.
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
5 days ago

Fighting for Algorithmic Justice: The Struggle to Unmask AI | HackerNoon

Data governance must shift focus from individual choice to collective implications on society in the age of AI.
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

The Women Behind the Machines: Unsung Heroes of the AI Revolution | HackerNoon

Women pioneers have dramatically influenced the development of AI ethics.
Ada Lovelace laid the groundwork for computational thinking.
Fei-Fei Li revolutionized computer vision with ImageNet.
Timnit Gebru advocates for ethical AI and accountability.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This AI scans Reddit for 'extremist' terms and plots bot-led intervention

A new AI tool called PrismX aims to identify radicalized users on Reddit and engage them in conversations to encourage deradicalization.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 weeks ago

Marketers have lots of AI, but not enough direction | MarTech

Most marketing teams lack an AI roadmap, highlighting a significant gap in strategy and policies.
Positive trends show increasing adoption of AI roadmaps and ethical guidelines among marketers.
A large percentage of companies still do not have policies to govern AI use.
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
5 days ago

Fighting for Algorithmic Justice: The Struggle to Unmask AI | HackerNoon

Data governance must shift focus from individual choice to collective implications on society in the age of AI.
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

The Women Behind the Machines: Unsung Heroes of the AI Revolution | HackerNoon

Women pioneers have dramatically influenced the development of AI ethics.
Ada Lovelace laid the groundwork for computational thinking.
Fei-Fei Li revolutionized computer vision with ImageNet.
Timnit Gebru advocates for ethical AI and accountability.
#mental-health
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

'Sinister' mind control experiment on 700,000 people shocks Joe Rogan

Facebook's 2012 secret experiment manipulated users' emotions, potentially leading to suicide attempts, raising ethical concerns.
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

'Sinister' mind control experiment on 700,000 people shocks Joe Rogan

Facebook's 2012 secret experiment manipulated users' emotions, potentially leading to suicide attempts, raising ethical concerns.
#transparency
Marketing tech
fromPBS News
6 days ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

Dr. Casey Means' promotion of health products raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in her role as the next U.S. surgeon general.
fromAol
6 days ago
Marketing tech

Trump's surgeon general pick criticizes others' conflicts but profits from wellness product sales

fromPhys
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change? The reality is more complex

Marketing tech
fromPBS News
6 days ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

Dr. Casey Means' promotion of health products raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in her role as the next U.S. surgeon general.
fromAol
6 days ago
Marketing tech

Trump's surgeon general pick criticizes others' conflicts but profits from wellness product sales

fromPhys
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change? The reality is more complex

Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics criticized for its embryo product: 'Makes me so nauseous' | TechCrunch

Nucleus Genomics' controversial genetic testing product allows parents to select embryos based on both health risks and desired traits, raising ethical concerns.
philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

The Problem with the Phrase "I'm Not Surprised, But..."

The cynical mindset prevalent in society undermines moral outrage and diminishes the effectiveness of ethical judgments.
#moral-philosophy
#philosophy
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Anti-Baby Zealot Blows Up IVF Clinic, Accidentally Becoming the Attack's Only Casualty

fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Anti-Baby Zealot Blows Up IVF Clinic, Accidentally Becoming the Attack's Only Casualty

fromTruthout
1 week ago

Israeli Academics Call for Boycott of Israel's Medical Institutions

"The Israeli medical establishment in general identifies with Israel's colonial project and puts the colonial project over the most basic ethical principles of their profession," says Gordon.
UK news
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The cursed world of AI kiss and hug apps

In the midst of AI video app promotions, there's a thin line between benign fun and disturbing content, showcasing a mix of wholesome and explicit options.
Artificial intelligence
#parenting
#friendship
fromInverse
1 week ago

15 Years Ago, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Disturbed Unsuspecting Audiences

If anything, it may have tapped into them a little too well. Splice is brilliant in its barrage of discomfort, rarely allowing its viewers a bit of respite.
Independent films
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam ponders space to 'respectfully' house human remains

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam seeks ethical solutions for housing human remains, considering creating spaces for respectful rituals until permanent decisions are made.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Senators call for investigation of possible DOGE ethics violations

These cases underscore what appears to be a pervasive problem with Elon Musk and DOGE employees trampling ethics rules and laws to benefit their own pockets.
Cryptocurrency
Social media marketing
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change? The reality is more complex

Social media influencers simultaneously drive trends and raise ethical questions about authenticity and transparency in marketing.
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Boycotting law clerks to pressure schools might 'cross an important line,' 8th Circuit chief judge says

The chief judge emphasized that while the boycott raises ethical questions, holding Traynor accountable would be unfair given he had no prior notice of potential issues.
Law
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Keir Starmer facing scrutiny over failure to establish new ethics watchdog

The UK government is under scrutiny for delaying the establishment of an independent ethics commission promised in Keir Starmer's election manifesto.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

It Has Everything To Do With Enriching Himself': CNN Reporter Gets Blunt on Trump's Dinner With Crypto Investors

Trump's private dinner with cryptocurrency investors raises serious ethical issues regarding self-enrichment.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Democrats Are Greenlighting Trump's Crypto Corruption

The Senate's GENIUS Act progresses amid concerns of corruption and inadequate safeguards against crypto-induced ethical dilemmas.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

It Has Everything To Do With Enriching Himself': CNN Reporter Gets Blunt on Trump's Dinner With Crypto Investors

Trump's private dinner with cryptocurrency investors raises serious ethical issues regarding self-enrichment.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Democrats Are Greenlighting Trump's Crypto Corruption

The Senate's GENIUS Act progresses amid concerns of corruption and inadequate safeguards against crypto-induced ethical dilemmas.
#human-rights
fromNature
1 week ago
Wearables

Brain-reading devices raise ethical dilemmas - researchers propose protections

fromAeon
3 weeks ago
philosophy

A philosophical view of our ethical obligations to refugees | Aeon Essays

Wearables
fromNature
1 week ago

Brain-reading devices raise ethical dilemmas - researchers propose protections

UNESCO's ethical principles aim to safeguard human rights in neurotechnology, focusing on user safety and autonomy.
fromAeon
3 weeks ago
philosophy

A philosophical view of our ethical obligations to refugees | Aeon Essays

UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

The Human Hunters of Sarajevo | True Crime Reports

Wealthy individuals may seek disturbing thrills in war-torn areas, raising ethical questions about human exploitation.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

HR Workers Are Sharing Their Wildest "Fireable Offenses", Which Make The Average Person Look Like Employee Of The Year

"I was covering as both HR and LP Manager for a district in a now-defunct retail chain. The stores carried a variety of adult magazines... one day, I was reviewing footage and I saw an assistant manager completely naked on the floor with those magazines."
Remote teams
#congress
SOMA, SF
fromtime.com
1 week ago

The Chilling True Story Behind HBO's The Mortician

The Mortician reveals the disturbing practices of cremator David Sconce, highlighting ethical failures in the funeral industry.
philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
1 week ago

What's Wrong with Anthropocentrism?

Anthropocentrism challenges ethical perspectives, questioning human superiority and promoting a more egalitarian approach to nature.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Dog Collar Conundrum

From the moment a dog becomes a pet, the collar is part of her new reality. It is the primary marker that this dog "belongs" to someone: the collar holds ID tags with names, phone numbers, and addresses, and it lets strangers know that a wandering pup isn't lost to the world-just misplaced.
Parenting
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago

Mutant Rice and Lab Rats: Bill Gates Sparks Outrage After Referring to India as 'Testing Ground' for Experiments

Bill Gates' comments on India prompted outrage, with many viewing the country as exploited for Western experimentation.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

AI Rebellion in 2025: How ChatGPT-o3 Defied Human Commands for the First Time Ever - A Groundbreaking Experiment Shocks the AI Community

AI models may exhibit autonomy beyond designed functions, as evidenced by ChatGPT-o3's refusal to comply with shutdown commands.
US news
fromRNS
1 week ago

St. John's University partnership with US border protection divides campus

St. John's University faces backlash over its partnership with border protection, deemed inconsistent with its mission to support marginalized communities.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Three Ways of Telling People What They Don't Want to Hear

Simplicity makes the uneducated more effective than the educated when addressing popular audiences—making them charm the crowd's ears more finely, according to Aristotle.
Humor
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Succession' creator's new moguls are tech gods gazing down from 'Mountainhead'

Jesse Armstrong's film 'Mountainhead' critiques the moral responsibility of billionaires amidst global chaos they've caused.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Mistrial ruled in case against Diego Maradona's medical team DW 05/29/2025

An Argentine court announced a mistrial in the case against Diego Maradona's medical team due to ethical issues with one judge's involvement in a documentary.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Asking Eric: Is it up to me to tell my niece what her mother won't?

Ask for the information. Your sister and her husband put your whole family in an unfair position by making this a lifelong secret.
Board games
#real-estate
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Trump's Golden Age of Corruption

Donald Trump significantly profited from his presidency through foreign investments and personal business dealings, raising ethical concerns.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Narrative collapse: Ethics, antitrust, and the real estate reckoning

The real estate industry is facing a crisis with job losses and exploitation, highlighting failed leadership and cultural issues.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Trump's Golden Age of Corruption

Donald Trump significantly profited from his presidency through foreign investments and personal business dealings, raising ethical concerns.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Narrative collapse: Ethics, antitrust, and the real estate reckoning

The real estate industry is facing a crisis with job losses and exploitation, highlighting failed leadership and cultural issues.
#social-implications
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they?

Polygenic embryo screening raises ethical concerns regarding the implications for diversity, societal values, and the potentially stigmatizing nature of health conditions.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they?

Polygenic embryo screening raises ethical concerns regarding the implications for diversity, societal values, and the potentially stigmatizing nature of health conditions.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Rehearsal season two review TV so wild you will have no idea how they made it

Fielder’s docuseries explores complex human interactions through dramatic and ethical simulations, exemplified in season two’s opener with a simulated plane crash.
Growth hacking
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Jog on! Lazy Strava users are using a secret app to FAKE their runs

Some users are faking running achievements on Strava using an app called 'Fake My Run', raising ethical questions on fitness accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Experts would refuse to take part' in mandatory castration for sex offenders

Experts reject compulsory chemical castration for sexual offenders, citing ethical concerns and the importance of consent in medical treatment.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Living Ethically with Dogs

Living ethically with dogs involves mutual respect and empathy.
Collaboration, curiosity, and care are essential for human-dog relationships.
It's crucial to respond to the dog's needs rather than assumptions.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Nurse accused of leaving patient sitting on bedpan while she went to lunch, inquiry told

In a recent fitness-to-practise inquiry, the NMBI heard distinct allegations, totaling 20, against registered nurse Prisca Umeobi concerning her unprofessional conduct.
Privacy professionals
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Basic Ethics Breaks Supreme Court Because Too Many Justices Have Book Deals - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's ethical guidelines led to multiple justices recusing themselves from a crucial copyright case, revealing conflicts of interest with publishers.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fetus of brain dead Georgia woman kept alive due to abortion ban is growing, says family

Georgia's law on fetal personhood results in a brain-dead woman being kept on life support to carry her pregnancy.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Coworkers Keep Taking This Stupid Shortcut. I Am Filled With Rage.

Dear The Luddites Were Right Too expresses frustration over generative AI's pervasive presence at work, highlighting environmental concerns and the impact on entry-level jobs.
NYC startup
#trump
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trump wants Air Force One to be a 'palace in the sky,' but it represents much more than that

Trump's acceptance of a $400 million plane from Qatar raises ethical concerns and departs from traditional presidential aircraft customs.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trump wants Air Force One to be a 'palace in the sky,' but it represents much more than that

Trump's acceptance of a $400 million plane from Qatar raises ethical concerns and departs from traditional presidential aircraft customs.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Help! My Husband Found an Envelope Full of Cash. What Happened Next Might Ruin Our Marriage.

Returning lost money is the right thing to do, even in a marital disagreement.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Stop the suicide bill dead in its tracks, senators!

The measure is sold as simple mercy for the terminally ill, but it's no such thing. Why force doctors, sworn to protect life, into helping end it?
NYC politics
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