Tag: AI Ethics
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Albanese PM mobile number leaked raises privacy concerns
Australian Prime Minister’s mobile number reported online In a development that has drawn attention to digital privacy and safety, a US-based website has listed the mobile numbers and emails of high-profile Australians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley. The site markets itself as a platform that aggregates contact details for professionals…
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Choosing Your AI Chatbot: Green Flags and Red Flags
Introduction: What a chatbot can and cannot do for you When people say “AI,” they often mean a chatbot—an assistant that can answer questions, draft content, and help you work more efficiently. These tools have transformed how we learn, create, and solve problems, but they can also lead to pitfalls if used unwisely. Tragic stories…
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Astronomers Edge Closer to 3I/ATLAS’s Origins and Other Striking Science Finds This Week
Interstellar Clues: 3I/ATLAS and the Quest to Determine Its Origins The week’s science headlines were dominated by an enigmatic visitor from beyond our solar system: the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. First spotted in late June, this icy traveler has become a window into the distant past of our galaxy. Researchers are piecing together a story about…
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AI Ethics in Education: Comet Coursera Moment Sparks Debate
The Comet Moment: When AI Meets Online Education A short video on social media sparked a surprisingly intense discussion about AI, learning, and integrity. An X user named Amrit Nigam, who describes himself as a web developer, posted a 16‑second clip showing Perplexity AI’s Comet browser tackling a Coursera assignment with a single prompt: “Complete…
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When AI Helps You Finish Coursera, The CEO Says: Don’t Do This
AI, Education, and the Morality of Automation The internet has another high-profile moment in the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence, learning, and integrity. A web developer’s boast about finishing a Coursera course with the help of Comet, Perplexity AI’s advanced browser, drew a stark warning from Aravind Srinivas, the company’s CEO. What began as a…
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AI Ethics Alert: Don’t Let Comet Complete Coursera Courses
What happened with Perplexity Comet and Coursera? A web developer shared a short video on X showing Perplexity AI’s Comet browser solving a Coursera assignment in seconds with the prompt, “Complete the assignment.” The clip appeared to demonstrate 12 questions completed automatically, suggesting the user could claim credit for a course they hadn’t personally worked…
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When AI Allegations Outpace Understanding: The ACU Case and the Battle Over Academic Integrity
Introduction: A Wrongful Accusation and the Ripple Effect Madeleine, a final-year nursing student on placement, received an email that would alter her career trajectory: an alleged academic integrity concern alleging AI-assisted cheating. What followed was months of investigation, stress, and a damaged transcript that read “results withheld”. Her story is one of many in a…
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Gemini 2.5: Google DeepMind’s Latest Computer Use Model
Gemini 2.5: A new milestone in AI’s practical reasoning Google DeepMind has released Gemini 2.5, the latest iteration in its Gemini family, designed to enhance computer use tasks and real-world problem solving. The update centers on improving how AI systems interpret user intent, manage multi-step workflows, and reason under uncertainty. While details vary by release…
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Explainable AI in Cancer Detection: Dr. Sakib Mostafa’s Path from Fear to Innovation
Unpacking the Black Box: Why Explainable AI Matters Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, but its most consequential risks aren’t tubes of metal marching toward dystopian futures. They’re systems whose decisions are opaque, creating trust gaps when lives are on the line. Dr. Sakib Mostafa’s work centers on explainable AI—the science of making AI decisions understandable…
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Unpacking the AI Black Box: Explainable AI in Cancer Detection
Introduction: The fear that fuels curiosity Dr. Sakib Mostafa’s journey into artificial intelligence is shaped by a mix of fascination and apprehension. As a child in Bangladesh, he was captivated by how machines might transform the world, yet unsettled by the dangers imagined in films and science fiction. His approach to risk has always been…