Tag: AI Ethics
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Tech report: Nudify AI apps quietly hosted on Google and Apple stores
Overview: A gap between policy and practice A new investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) details how dozens of so-called “nudify” AI apps appeared on major app stores run by Google and Apple. The findings suggest that these platforms, which publicly condemn explicit nudity and face manipulation content, still hosted applications that offered to…
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AI Demand Surges in Singapore, but Core Skills Remain Essential
Singapore Sees AI Demand More Than Double Across Sectors Singapore is witnessing a significant shift in the job market as demand for artificial intelligence capabilities across industries more than doubles from 2022 to 2025. The latest updates from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) emphasize that while AI skills are increasingly sought after, the foundation of core competencies…
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Checklist Advances Trustworthy Mental Health Chatbots for All
Introduction: The Growing Need for Trustworthy Mental Health Chatbots As the demand for mental health support rises worldwide, stakeholders—from researchers to policymakers and technologists—are racing to build chatbots that can safely complement human care. A rigorous, shared checklist is essential to ensure that digital mental health assistants are not only effective but also ethical, transparent,…
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Checklist Advances Trustworthy Mental Health Chatbots in a Global Crisis
Rising Demand for Safe, Effective Mental Health Chatbots As mental health needs surge worldwide, developers and researchers are racing to create chatbots that can provide supportive, empathetic, and evidence-based guidance. The challenge is not only to deliver helpful conversations but to ensure safety, privacy, and trust. A practical way forward is a robust checklist that…
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Singapore to Invest $1 Billion in AI Public Research Over Five Years
Singapore commits $1 billion to boost AI public research Singapore has unveiled a landmark plan to inject $1 billion into public sector artificial intelligence (AI) research from 2025 to 2030. The initiative underscores the city-state’s ambition to position itself as a global hub for responsible AI development, open science, and equity in technology access. The…
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Singapore Bets Big on AI: S$1 Billion Public AI Research Drive for 2025–2030
Singapore Announces a Landmark S$1+ Billion Investment in AI Research Singapore has unveiled a bold plan to accelerate public artificial intelligence research with a commitment of more than S$1 billion over the next five years. The National AI Research and Development Plan (NAIRD) will drive the country’s AI capabilities from 2025 through 2030, positioning Singapore…
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The Rise of the Digital Leviathan
Introduction: The Emergence of a New Power The phrase The Rise of the Digital Leviathan signals a shift in how power is exercised and perceived. In antiquity, authority flowed through land, armies, and tribute. Today, it flows through data, algorithms, and platforms—an invisible empire that can sway economies, politics, and daily life. This article examines…
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Meta Pauses Teens’ Access to AI Characters to Develop Updated Version
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters across apps ahead of a new version Meta Platforms Inc. announced a broad pause on teens’ access to its AI characters across all of its apps, signaling a careful step back while it refines safety and user experience. The move underscores heightened attention to how younger users interact…
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The Rise of Digital Leviathan: Power, Control, and the New World Order
The Rise of Digital Leviathan Absolute power has a familiar name in history: a force that grows beyond human scale, concentrates influence, and rewrites the rules in its favor. In the digital era, a new variant has emerged that scholars and observers often call the Digital Leviathan. This is not a single benevolent ruler or…
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Protesters at X Dublin HQ Demand Criminal Accountability for AI Nude Replacements
Protesters outside X Dublin HQ demand accountability for AI nude replacements Campaigners gathered outside the Dublin headquarters of X, the company led by Elon Musk, to demand criminal accountability for an online tool that can undress images without the subject’s consent. The protest, held on a Saturday afternoon, highlighted growing concerns about the misuse of…