Tag: Ethics

Art has always been a powerful medium for self-expression, creativity, and cultural exploration. It has the ability to evoke emotions, challenge societal norms, and provoke thought-provoking discussions. However, behind the beauty of art lies a complex web of ethical issues and debates. From cultura...

A song featuring AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd vocals went viral before being taken down by streaming services. A spokesperson for Universal Music Group — who denounce AI music — said in a statement to Music Business Worldwide, “The training of generative AI usin...

Veterinary practitioners are routinely faced with ethical quandaries within their profession. At the recent Veterinary Ethics Conference in Vienna from 27–29 September 2023, veterinary practitioners and ethicists grappled with challenges in teaching, practicing, and regulating the pr...

Cooperation, loyalty, adherence to the rule of law. These are noble virtues, of which the following are necessary for a free and open society. But there are times when it is necessary to step outside these noble virtues. There are times when dissent is a virtue. There is a time for peace and a ti...

The National Institutes of Health article provides the example of Knut the polar bear to illustrate naming’s potential for commercialisation and abnormal lives. Should individual animals be given names in wildlife … — John Wiley https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/do...

Discussions on ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have gained more traction in recent years. The consensus is that, like everything that involves technology, innovations outpace policymakers, including those highlighted by the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ...

French medicine has many male heroes. One of them is Claude Bernard, remembered as the father of physiology. In this essay, however, I will not dwell too long on his arguments on animal ethics; they are lacking in several ways. Instead, I will turn my attention to Marie-Françoise Bernard, als...

Cooperation, loyalty, adherence to the rule of law. These are noble virtues, of which the following are necessary for a free and open society. But there are times when it is necessary to step outside these noble virtues. There are times when dissent is a virtue. There is a time for peace and a ti...

In a ground-breaking decision that comes after months of scrutiny and controversies over undisclosed gifts, the Supreme Court confronts its own set of rules for the first time. The release of this code marks a significant turning point for the Supreme Court, which has faced increasing criticism...

The Supreme Court has been under fire recently for perceived lapses in ethical judgement. Recent events have reduced confidence in the institution to an all-time low. In an effort to restore sagging confidence, the Court, for the first time in history, put together a code of ethics. So, here is a...

Hey there Justices, soooooo pumped to get started! I’m Chief Johnny, and I want to welcome you all to our new court session! Let’s start with SCOTUS rules! Yay! So put those backpacks in your cubbies, sit in a circle, and we’ll make some rules together and write them on the whit...

In our discussion, we ventured beyond the technicalities, keeping the discussion accessible and interesting, and instead dove into the practical and moral landscape of AI in transportation. We pondered questions like: How does AI make decisions in critical situations? What does autonomous vehicles m...

Almost all automobile manufacturers today incorporate some level of AI into their vehicles, ranging from blind spot information systems, to rear cross traffic alerts, to adaptive cruise control, to full on autonomous behavior (what NHTSA refers to as a level 5 driverless vehicle). In the case of the...

Another significant development in biotechnology is the emergence of personalized medicine. This approach tailors medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient, particularly their genetic makeup. Advances in genome sequencing and analysis have allowed for more accurate predicti...

The ocean drenches our planet, covering over two-thirds of Earth’s surface. It is the “blue heart of the planet — the source of life” (Philosopher Sylvia Earle). The study of oceanography brings to shore the symbiosis of all living things. Oceanography examines the oce...

Neurotechnologies — devices that interact directly with the brain or nervous system — were once dismissed as the stuff of science fiction. Not anymore. Several companies are trying to develop brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs, in hopes of helping patients with severe paralysis o...