Tag: Ethics
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Ex-NPA CEO fails to prove Akufo-Addo gifted house claim
Background: The claim and its origin The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, recently faced questions over a claim that he received a house as a gift from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo while serving in the NPA. The assertion attracted media attention and sparked discussions…
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Mourning Bondi: Australia’s hierarchy of grief and empathy
Introduction: the spectacle of mourning in a nation Australia is often described as emotionally generous, yet many observers point to a stark paradox: empathy appears to follow a hierarchy. In public life, some deaths or tragedies spark a national outpouring of grief, while others barely register beyond the usual timetable of news cycles. The story…
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Mercy or Manipulation? Why AI-Driven Propaganda Feels Absurd and Dangerous
Introduction: The Allure and Absurdity of AI Propaganda Recent debates around AI-generated content often swing between eye-catching hype and cautious skepticism. When a narrative about mercy, virtue, or benevolent technology is weaponized as propaganda, it can feel not only lacking in nuance but also dangerously manipulative. The idea of “mercy” in AI ethics can be…
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Target Mainland: Controversial Troubles Board Game Sparks Outcry
Outcry in Northern Ireland Over a New Troubles-Themed Board Game A planned board game titled Target Mainland, described by its designers as a simulation of the Troubles, has ignited a heated debate in Northern Ireland. The game, which allegedly pits the Irish Republican Army against the British Army and the Royal Ulster Constabulary, includes mechanics…
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Target Mainland: Controversial Troubles Board Game Sparks Outcry in Northern Ireland
Overview: A High-Stakes Concept Draws Early Fire A planned board game about the Troubles in Northern Ireland has ignited a wave of condemnation from historians, victims’ groups, and political figures who warn that the project risks glamorizing decades of violence. Titled in media reports as a provocative take on the era, the game reportedly tasks…
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Realistic AI Dolls At HK Toy Expo Creeped People Out
Overview: A New Kind of Centerpiece at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair The Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, long a magnet for collectors, retailers, and curious visitors, saw an unusual surge of attention this year. Amid plush bears, retro action figures, and high-tech gadgets, a display of hyper-realistic AI dolls drew crowds—and,…
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Call for Applications: DSMB Training by Africa CDC
Call for Applications: DSMB Training by Africa CDC The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a call for applications to join its Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) training program. This initiative is designed to build expertise in the oversight and governance of health research, with a focus on safeguarding…
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AI-Generated Album: ElevenLabs’s Ethical Milestone in Music
Overview: A New Kind of Album ElevenLabs has announced a landmark project: an AI-generated album created with the full permission of living artists, including hall-of-fame vocalist Liza Minnelli. Dubbed The Eleven Album, the project is pitched as the first major AI-driven music release built on explicit consent from human performers. The approach aims to blend…
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Karnataka Top Cop Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Alleged Viral Videos
Overview of the Suspension The Karnataka government announced the suspension of K. Ramachandra Rao, the state’s Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement), after multiple clips circulating on social media purportedly depicted him in compromising situations with women. The move, described by officials as a precautionary administrative step, comes amid growing concerns about ethics and…
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America First? Trump financial products spark questions about presidential conflicts of interest
Introduction: The backdrop of a Presidential-Linked Financial Push The phrase “America first” has long been a political watchword. Recently, it has surfaced again in a very different arena: a fleet of financial products marketed under the Trump banner that some critics say could blur lines between private business and public duty. As the market opened…