Tag: Ethics
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Biochemist Scandal: Dubai Clinic With a Fake Name
Overview of the Story A developing news story is prompting scrutiny across international borders: reports allege that a biochemist originally from Essendon opened a clinic in Dubai using a false name. The case, which has drawn the attention of law enforcement and medical regulators, highlights the complex intersection of scientific expertise, professional accountability, and international…
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Can AI Help You Talk to the Dead? A Grounded Look at Deathbots and Digital Afterlives
What are Deathbots, and why do we care? The term “deathbot” is used to describe AI systems designed to imitate the voices, writing styles, and imagined personalities of deceased individuals. Propelled by advances in natural language processing, these chatbots promise a kind of digital afterlife: a way to remember, converse with, and potentially comfort those…
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Can AI Talk to the Dead? Exploring Deathbots and Digital Afterlives
Can AI Really Talk to the Dead? As memory, mind, and media researchers push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, a provocative question persists: can AI faithfully replicate conversations with people who have died? The recent study published in Memory, Mind & Media investigates exactly this, testing AI-driven “deathbots” that simulate the voices, memories, and personalities…
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Old Boyfriend Offered Her Up To S$1.2mil To Have His Child
Overview: A startling social media disclosure An 18-year-old woman from Taiwan recently went viral after detailing a conversation with her 43-year-old boyfriend. In a post shared with millions online, she revealed that their relationship began with chemistry and mutual respect, but that a troubling proposal emerged during a recent discussion: the idea that he would…
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Emails Suggest Jeffrey Epstein Connected New York Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch With Potential Partners
Overview New light has been shed on the long-running saga of Jeffrey Epstein’s close associates after a trove of emails was released that allegedly includes communications involving Steve Tisch, the chairman and co-owner of the New York Giants. The messages reportedly show Epstein arranging meetings between Tisch and certain women, prompting renewed scrutiny of the…
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AI for Beginners: what you really need to know to keep up
Welcome to the AI basics you actually need Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche topic reserved for researchers. For beginners, the goal isn’t to master every algorithm overnight, but to grasp the core ideas that power today’s tools and make informed decisions about their use. This guide distills the essentials into practical knowledge you…
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Trump’s $44M Ilhan Omar Claim: Why It’s Highly Unlikely and What It Really Means
Understanding the Claim President Donald Trump recently asserted that Rep. Ilhan Omar is worth $44 million. When a claim centers on a sitting member of Congress, it immediately draws scrutiny: what is the source, what do official disclosures show, and what does the law require for accuracy? This article examines the claim, the House ethics…
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Checklist Advances Trustworthy Mental Health Chatbots, Addressing Rising Global Concerns
Beyond Boundaries: Why a Checklist for Mental Health Chatbots Matters As mental health needs rise worldwide, researchers and practitioners are turning to AI-powered chatbots as scalable, accessible support tools. But the rapid deployment of these digital assistants raises critical questions about safety, privacy, efficacy, and equity. A growing body of work, including research from the…
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Lab-Grown Life Milestone: AI Helps Create a Novel Virus Evo-Φ2147
Introduction: A Breakthrough with Caution In a development that has stirred excitement and concern in equal measure, researchers working with lab-grown life report using artificial intelligence to design a virus that has not existed before. Dubbed Evo-Φ2147, the creation is described by its scientists as a proof-of-concept that could transform how researchers approach viral design,…
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Hanson under scrutiny: disclose or declare? the controversy over unreported interests and an anti-woke film connection
Overview of the dispute Australian news outlets have reported that One Nation leader Pauline Hanson may have failed to declare interests linked to a company associated with an anti-woke movie project. The allegations have sparked renewed debate over political transparency, conflicts of interest, and the rules governing disclosures for lawmakers in Australia. As of now,…