Ethics & Society
UNM Charts a New Course: Comprehensive Guidelines for Ethical AI Use in Higher Education
UNM takes a leading role in academic ethics, moving from AI prohibition to responsible integration through new, campus-wide guidelines for students and faculty.
AI and Counter-Terrorism: The Fine Line Between Prevention and Digital Authoritarianism
The deployment of AI to prevent extremism and facilitate disengagement from terrorist networks offers hope but raises profound ethical questions about surveillance and bias.
Your Chatbot Knows How You Feel: The Fine Line Between AI Empathy and Manipulation
As Artificial Intelligence gains emotional analysis capabilities, the question is no longer whether it can understand us, but how it uses that knowledge to influence our beliefs.
The Architects' Anxiety: Why Tech Workers Must Lead the Resistance Against Unchecked AI
Silicon Valley workers are no longer passive observers. Their ethical awakening represents the final barrier against the unchecked expansion of artificial intelligence.
Journalism in the Age of AI: Towards a New Code of Ethics and Safety
The surge of AI in newsrooms demands a redefinition of truth and journalistic responsibility in a world increasingly governed by algorithms.
Eric Schmidt and the AI Disconnect: Why the Silicon Valley Elite is Losing the Next Generation
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced loud boos during a graduation speech on AI, signaling a growing rift between the tech elite and a generation wary of their digital future.
The Digital Shadow of Joanna Stern: A Year of Living Under AI’s Rule
WSJ’s Joanna Stern spent a year letting AI manage her life. Her findings reveal the profound gap between algorithmic efficiency and the essence of human connection.
Le Monde: The New Godfathers of Techno-Capitalism and the Existential Threat to Democracy
A deep dive into Le Monde’s analysis of how a small circle of tech titans is reshaping the global order, bypassing state authority and redefining power.
Beyond the Teddy Bear: The Hidden Risks of Generative AI in the Nursery
AI-powered plush toys promise a revolution in parenting, but they harbor significant risks for children's privacy, emotional development, and safety.
AI-Powered Divination: How Tarot Readers are Turning to Chatbots and the Ethics of Digital Emotional Support
The shift of tarot practitioners toward large language models reveals a deeper societal need for emotional support mediated by algorithms.
The Silent Algorithm: Why AI is the One Topic to Avoid in 2026 Commencement Speeches
As the class of 2026 prepares to walk the stage, commencement speakers are being warned: mentioning AI is no longer visionary—it’s a cliché that risks alienating a generation.
The Authenticity Revolt: Why US Students are Rejecting AI-Generated Graduation Speeches
The use of AI in commencement ceremonies is sparking a backlash across US campuses, highlighting a profound demand for human connection over algorithmic efficiency.