Wisconsin ethics committee refers Trump PAC for prosecution over alleged finance scheme
A bipartisan ethics committee in Wisconsin has recommended felony charges against one of former President Trump's political action committees and Republicans in the state for allegedly skirting campaign finance laws, the committee confirmed to Axios on Friday. Why it matters: The criminal…#wisconsin #republicans #trump #democrats #trumpsaveamericapac #janelbrandtjen #robinvos #adamsteen (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Psychotherapy, artificial intelligence and adolescents: ethical aspects - Alfano L, Malcotti I, Ciliberti R.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced in various domains, including its application in psychotherapy. AI-powered psychotherapy tools present promising solutions for increasing accessibility to mental health care. However, the integration of AI ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Progress, Not Cure, for Sickle Cell Disease, Says Ethicist Progress, Not Cure, for Sickle Cell Disease, Says Ethicist
Art Caplan discusses progress made for treating sickle cell disease and the importance of not labeling it as a cure.Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news
News at a glance: Protecting a queen, cell therapy for solid tumors, and a UV telescope
CONSERVATION
U.S. protects iconic marine snail
The queen conch, a large marine snail known for its showy shell and delectable flesh, has been added to the U.S. government’s list of species threatened with extinction. Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the species (
Strombus gigas
, pictured), which is native to the Caribbean region and grows up to 35 centimeters long, needs protection because populations are sparse, scattered, and heavily overfished. NOAA’s listing decision, issued on 14 February, has no immediate impact but authorizes the age...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 22, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Driving the Future: AI, Ethics and Jobs in the Age of Automation
Venture into the epicenter of innovation with Jonathan Campos as we dissect the titans of tech, steer through the self-driving revolution and grapple with AI's impact on jobs. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In an era when technology dominates the landscape,…#venture #jonathancampos #beyondimpossible #campos #benangel #hosted #beyondunstoppable #learn #jimkwik #amyporterfield (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AI Is Turning Social Media Into the Next Frontier for Suicide Prevention
“We stumbled upon your post…and it looks like you are going through some challenging times,” the message begins. “We are here to share with you materials and resources that might bring you some comfort.” Links to suicide help lines, a 24/7 chat service, and stories of people who overcame mental-health crises follow. “Sending you a virtual hug,” the message concludes.
This note, sent as a private message on Reddit by the artificial-intelligence (AI) company Samurai Labs, represents what some researchers say is a promising tool to fight the suicide epidemic in the U.S., which cla...
Source: TIME: Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Disclosure of intimate partner violence while studying positive mental health in wheelchair users: ethical dilemmas - Babu SS, Varma RP.
This case study discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by the researchers when a woman with disability voluntarily disclosed her experience of intimate partner violence during an in-depth interview on positive mental health and resilience in wheelchair users... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
LA ethics panel rejects proposed fine for ex-CBS exec Les Moonves over police probe interference
The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission has rejected a proposed settlement between the city and former CBS executive Les Moonves.#lesmoonves (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Les Moonves ’ $11.5K Settlement With City Of LA Rejected By Ethics Commission; Stormy Meeting Over Ex-CBS Boss'”Misuse” Of 2017 LAPD Sexual Assault Report
Los Angeles’ Ethics Commission has rejected Les Moonves’ $11,250 settlement with the city over information leaked to the once powerful CBS CEO by a LAPD officer about sexual assault allegations. The vote against Moonves was unanimous. The Ethics Commission also voted 4-0 to “disapprove” a $2500…#lesmoonves #lapd #moonves #ethicscommission #excbs #ianmetrose #sutton #andrewlevander #hartleymkwest #dechertllp (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Institute For Ad Ethics Expands Into Greenwashing
The Institute for Advertising Ethics (IAE) is expanding its role with a new program focused on the ethical use of environmental claims in advertising. The initiative, which expands on seminal discussions and webinars the IAE has hosted on potential ad industry liabilities related to greenwashing,…#iae #iaeclimateconsortium #greenshield #andrewsusman (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why some video game voice actors are letting AI clone their voices
Although AI's reputation among artists isn't strong, video game voice actors are finding ways to combine ethical practices with their artistry. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Proposed megafacility to breed monkeys in U.S. dismays activists and neighbors but excites scientists
Bainbridge, a rural town in southwestern Georgia with a population of 14,000, could soon become home to 30,000 additional residents: cynomolgus macaques. A new company called Safer Human Medicine (SHM) has announced plans to build an 80-hectare facility that would sell monkeys to universities, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies that perform research on the animals.
The breeding facility would dwarf others in the United States and could ease a serious shortage of monkeys for research. But it faces pushback from the local community and concerns from animal welfare groups about the company’s...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 20, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
AI Writes Scientific Papers That Sound Great —But Aren ’ t Accurate
First came the students, who wanted help with their homework and essays. Now, ChatGPT is luring scientists, who are under pressure to publish papers in reputable scientific journals.
AI is already disrupting the archaic world of scientific publishing. When Melissa Kacena, vice chair of orthopaedic surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine, reviews articles submitted for publication in journals, she now knows to look out for ones that might have been written by the AI program. “I have a rule of thumb now that if I pull up 10 random references cited in the paper, and if more than one isn’t accurate, the...
Source: TIME: Health - February 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Concerns grow that legal losses could make Trump desperate, even more open to corruption
As lawyer fees and legal judgments stack up against Donald Trump there is concern that his already weak ethical standards will be overcome by financial desperation and a willingness to entertain the assistance of unsavory people and world powers whose interests are contradictory to those of the…#donaldtrump #ruthbenghiat #newyorkuniversity #rachelmaddow #trump (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Applying AVWEWM to ethical decision-making during autonomous vehicle crashes - Liu G, Luo Y, Sheng J.
At present, a few scholars studied influencing factors, rules and mechanisms of decision-making in ethical dilemmas. Many factors have been identified, and a few rules and mechanisms have been proposed. However, due to the inability to evaluate the weight ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
