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253 Mathilde 🪐🚀👾
Dramatized scifi series | A science fiction audio drama following humanity’s first interstellar mission, already underway for 92 years. Features a full cast of ~30 actors, stereo effects, realistic physics, big ideas, ethical dilemmas, and plausible aliens.
3 seasons, 31 episodes as of May 02, 2...
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253 Mathilde 🪐🚀👾
Dramatized scifi series | A science fiction audio drama following humanity’s first interstellar mission, already underway for 92 years. Features a full cast of ~30 actors, stereo effects, realistic physics, big ideas, ethical dilemmas, and plausible aliens. 3 seasons, 31 episodes as of May 03, 2024.

India approves a ~$1.25B investment in AI projects over five years, including for optimizing compute infrastructure, LLM development, and education in AI (The Economic Times)
https://economictimes.indiati…

Cabinet approves 'India AI Mission' with an outlay of Rs 10,371.92 cr for five years
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,371.92 crore 'India AI mission' for five years to promote Artificial Intelligence in India. The mission aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for AI innovation, democratize computing access, improve data quality, develop indigenous AI capabilities, attract top talent, enable industry collaboration, provide startup risk capital, ensure socially impactful AI projects, and bolster ethical AI.

My #Fairphone3 arrives on Wednesday. Looking forward to running #UbuntuTouch on it as a test case for viability of ethical phone for kids that helps dodge the worst of mobile apps, behaviours, tracking etc

For #InternationalWomensDay I want to mention that I’m a podcaster and streamer. I am going to be moving to the U.K. at some point.
I never knew the power I had within me and it has taken individuals like @… to help me see who I am.

This is a great overview of the whole range of ethical failings surrounding the work of Raoult and the French oversight bodies failed to do their job. #researchethics
https://www.science.org/content/article/failure-every-level-how-science-sleuths-exposed-massive-ethics-violations-famed-french

Here's my latest Human Meme podcast episode: AI and Human Motivation: Exploring Cultural, Ethical, and Societal Shifts - http://sites.libsyn.com/84966/ai-and-human-motivation-exploring-cultural-ethical-and-societal-shifts…

253 Mathilde 🪐🚀👾
Dramatized scifi series | A science fiction audio drama following humanity’s first interstellar mission, already underway for 92 years. Features a full cast of ~30 actors, stereo effects, realistic physics, big ideas, ethical dilemmas, and plausible aliens.
3 seasons, 31 episodes as of May 02, 2...
https://www.

253 Mathilde 🪐🚀👾
Dramatized scifi series | A science fiction audio drama following humanity’s first interstellar mission, already underway for 92 years. Features a full cast of ~30 actors, stereo effects, realistic physics, big ideas, ethical dilemmas, and plausible aliens. 3 seasons, 31 episodes as of May 03, 2024.

"They also talked about how they had summarized books, essays and other works from the internet without permission and discussed sucking up more, even if that meant facing lawsuits. One lawyer warned of 'ethical' concerns around taking intellectual property from artists but was met with silence, according to the recordings. Mr. Zuckerberg demanded a solution, employees said."

How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.
OpenAI, Google and Meta ignored corporate policies, altered their own rules and discussed skirting copyright law as they sought online information to train their newest artificial intelligence systems.

Towards an Ethical and Inclusive Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Organizations: A Multidimensional Framework
Ernesto Giralt Hern\'andez
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.01697

Towards an Ethical and Inclusive Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Organizations: A Multidimensional Framework
This article analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on contemporary society and the importance of adopting an ethical approach to its development and implementation within organizations. It examines the technocritical perspective of some philosophers and researchers, who warn of the risks of excessive technologization that could undermine human autonomy. However, the article also acknowledges the active role that various actors, such as governments, academics, and civil society, ca…

The Ukrainians whose lives were turned upside down by Russia's war, twice: https://benborges.xyz/2024/03/06/the-ukrainians-whose.html

This is a great overview of the whole range of ethical failings surrounding the work of Raoult and the French oversight bodies failed to do their job. #researchethics
https://www.science.org/content/article/failure-every-level-how-science-sleuths-exposed-massive-ethics-violations-famed-french

Anti-Heroes: An Ethics-focused Method for Responsible Designer Intentions
Shikha Mehta, Shruthi Sai Chivukula, Colin M. Gray, Ritika Gairola
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.03674

Anti-Heroes: An Ethics-focused Method for Responsible Designer Intentions
HCI and design researchers have designed, adopted, and customized a range of ethics-focused methods to inscribe values and support ethical decision making in a design process. In this work-in-progress, we add to this body of resources, constructing a method that surfaces the designer's intentions in an action-focused way, encouraging consideration of both manipulative and value-centered roles. Anti-Heroes is a card deck that allows a designer to playfully take on pairs of manipulative (Anti-Her…

Here's my latest Human Meme podcast episode: AI and Human Motivation: Exploring Cultural, Ethical, and Societal Shifts - http://sites.libsyn.com/84966/ai-and-human-motivation-exploring-cultural-ethical-and-societal-shifts…

The Ethical Affiliate
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: #GreatAusPods

The Ethical Affiliate | Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory
Podcast: The Ethical Affiliate Hosts: Tim Greig and Ida Trovato Category: Business Sub-Category: Entrepreneurship First Episode: 2024 T.E.A is a podcast that delves into the art of intentional living…

"They also talked about how they had summarized books, essays and other works from the internet without permission and discussed sucking up more, even if that meant facing lawsuits. One lawyer warned of 'ethical' concerns around taking intellectual property from artists but was met with silence, according to the recordings. Mr. Zuckerberg demanded a solution, employees said."

How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.
OpenAI, Google and Meta ignored corporate policies, altered their own rules and discussed skirting copyright law as they sought online information to train their newest artificial intelligence systems.

“Anyone who finds themselves rolling their eyes at any young person willing to put their own future into jeopardy for an ethical principle should ask themselves where the limits of their own commitments lie.”
☝🏻
https://www.newyorker.com/news/essay/shibb

New #ethicalConsumer magazin about #outdoor clothing brands
Issue 208 May/June 2024
https://w…

As the topic of AI comes up more and more frequently in conversation with @…’s customers, my business partners @… and @…

AI Ethical Framework: Three Things We Agree On
If not all AI is bad, then how do we decide whether a particular use of AI is ethical or not? How do we design and build AI features that are consistent with our values?

Unbelievable what bullshit you can read on the "ethical use of AI technology" in the #Gaza occupation.
"We have trained this system with a dataset of Palestinian men between 14 and 60 labeled as terrorists, and now this magical AI tool has become very good at labeling Palestinian man between 14 and 60 as terrorists" YA THINK

"I suppose that maybe there’s an exception for somebody that’s deranged, I don’t — I’m not claiming Mr. Clark is deranged. A rational person, faced with overwhelming evidence to the contrary, who still insists that the moon rises in the west, yes, that person is being intentionally dishonest.”

Trump official Jeffrey Clark likely violated ethics rules with 2020 election theories, D.C. Bar panel finds
A disciplinary panel reached a preliminary conclusion that former Trump Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark committed an ethical violation as it considers his bar status.

Excited about our upcoming @… #Webinar: Navigating AI's Ethical Aspects
It's a big topic to tackle.
When? 28 March 11:00 CET
Where?

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This https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.15302 has been replaced.
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How (un)ethical are instruction-centric responses of LLMs? Unveiling the vulnerabilities of safety guardrails to harmful queries
In this study, we tackle a growing concern around the safety and ethical use of large language models (LLMs). Despite their potential, these models can be tricked into producing harmful or unethical content through various sophisticated methods, including 'jailbreaking' techniques and targeted manipulation. Our work zeroes in on a specific issue: to what extent LLMs can be led astray by asking them to generate responses that are instruction-centric such as a pseudocode, a program or a software …

Data Collaboration Analysis Over Matrix Manifolds
Keiyu Nosaka, Akiko Yoshise
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.02780 https://arxiv.org/pdf/…

Data Collaboration Analysis Over Matrix Manifolds
The effectiveness of machine learning (ML) algorithms is deeply intertwined with the quality and diversity of their training datasets. Improved datasets, marked by superior quality, enhance the predictive accuracy and broaden the applicability of models across varied scenarios. Researchers often integrate data from multiple sources to mitigate biases and limitations of single-source datasets. However, this extensive data amalgamation raises significant ethical concerns, particularly regarding u…

Here's an ethical question. My investment advisor is recommending a fund that invests in biotech and #AI. Biotech fine, but AI? Is that ethical to invest in?
Its no oil or guns. And AI has potential legit highly valuable uses in medical and environmental research, so it's more legit than blockchain or metaverse nonsense. But it'd also bring used for seriously scary shit, like underminin…

Anti-Heroes: An Ethics-focused Method for Responsible Designer Intentions
Shikha Mehta, Shruthi Sai Chivukula, Colin M. Gray, Ritika Gairola
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.03674

Anti-Heroes: An Ethics-focused Method for Responsible Designer Intentions
HCI and design researchers have designed, adopted, and customized a range of ethics-focused methods to inscribe values and support ethical decision making in a design process. In this work-in-progress, we add to this body of resources, constructing a method that surfaces the designer's intentions in an action-focused way, encouraging consideration of both manipulative and value-centered roles. Anti-Heroes is a card deck that allows a designer to playfully take on pairs of manipulative (Anti-Her…

#affordablehousing seems to be a problem in more than one country - and the faith that the "market" will provide seems to be a common factor.

#affordablehousing seems to be a problem in more than one country - and the faith that the "market" will provide seems to be a common factor.

“Anyone who finds themselves rolling their eyes at any young person willing to put their own future into jeopardy for an ethical principle should ask themselves where the limits of their own commitments lie.”
☝🏻
https://www.newyorker.com/news/essay/shibb

Hm. Yeah. Monetizing death is not new, but this…? No thanks.
Will Generative Ghosts Help or Haunt? Contemplating Ethical and Design Questions Raised by Advanced AI Agents | TechPolicy.Press https://techpolicy.press/will-generati

Will Generative Ghosts Help or Haunt? Contemplating Ethical and Design Questions Raised by Advanced AI Agents | TechPolicy.Press
A new paper explores the design and ethical questions raised by AI systems intended to represent the dead, reports Gabby Miller.

How effective is #Neuralink's #Blindsight likely to be? Scientists speak on potential health impacts

How Effective Is Neuralink’s Blindsight Likely To Be? Experts Speak On Potential Health Impacts
Science For Everyone: This week, in ABP Live's science column, we explain how effective Blindsight, the latest endeavour by Elon Musk’s neurotechnology firm Neuralink, is likely to be.

This https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.15302 has been replaced.
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How (un)ethical are instruction-centric responses of LLMs? Unveiling the vulnerabilities of safety guardrails to harmful queries
In this study, we tackle a growing concern around the safety and ethical use of large language models (LLMs). Despite their potential, these models can be tricked into producing harmful or unethical content through various sophisticated methods, including 'jailbreaking' techniques and targeted manipulation. Our work zeroes in on a specific issue: to what extent LLMs can be led astray by asking them to generate responses that are instruction-centric such as a pseudocode, a program or a software …

"Amazon’s burning approach to unsold and returned products"
#Amazon #Retail
h…

Amazon's burning approach to unsold and returned products | Ethical Consumer
In case you weren’t angry enough about Amazon’s systemic tax avoidance, this article is the first in a series where we talk about some of Amazon’s unsustainable and environmentally-damaging practices.

A Nebraska bill would hire a hacker to probe the state’s computer, elections systems
https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-ethical-hacker-bill-668325a6918dfae4214e8540c91459e8

A Nebraska bill would hire a hacker to probe the state's computer, elections systems
Nebraska state Sen. Loren Lippincott is touting a bill that would give the Nebraska State Patrol $200,000 to hire “an ethical hacker.” The hacker would spend his or her days trying to break into the state’s computer network and election equipment and software. The idea is for the hired hacker to find any vulnerabilities in those systems that could be exploited by malicious hackers. Lippincott says he got the idea from a nephew who did similar work. Lippincott's staff did not find other st…

Helping students deal with Ethical Reasoning: The Proto-Guidelines for Ethical Practice in Mathematics as a deck of cards
Stephen M. Walk, Rochelle E. Tractenberg
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.16849

Helping students deal with Ethical Reasoning: The Proto-Guidelines for Ethical Practice in Mathematics as a deck of cards
Tractenberg, Piercey, and Buell 2024 presented a list of 44 proto-Guidelines for Ethical Mathematical Practice, developed through examination of codes of ethics of adjacent disciplines and consultation with members of the mathematics community, and gave justifications for the use of these proto-Guidelines. We propose formatting the list as a deck of 44 cards and describe ways to use the cards in classes at any stage of the undergraduate mathematics program. A simple game or encounter with the c…

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AI Act and Large Language Models (LLMs): When critical issues and privacy impact require human and ethical oversight
The imposing evolution of artificial intelligence systems and, specifically, of Large Language Models (LLM) makes it necessary to carry out assessments of their level of risk and the impact they may have in the area of privacy, personal data protection and at an ethical level, especially on the weakest and most vulnerable. This contribution addresses human oversight, ethical oversight, and privacy impact assessment.

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The #NYTimesStrike asks:
Can a Tech Giant Be Woke?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/busines…

Can a Tech Giant Be Woke?
Microsoft, once again a juggernaut thanks to artificial intelligence, wants to be seen as an ethical employer. Is there a catch?

A very good Q&A with the head of Brown's endowment. Honestly addresses many of the misconceptions that people have about how US university endowments work (including some current hot-button topics).
https://www.brown.edu/news/2024-04-19/dietze

Q&A with Jane Dietze: The Brown endowment, divestment and ethical investing
Appointed Brown’s VP and Chief Investment Officer in 2018, Dietze and her team steward the endowment to advance Brown’s mission.

Merchants of Vulnerabilities: How Bug Bounty Programs Benefit Software Vendors
Esther Gal-Or, Muhammad Zia Hydari, Rahul Telang
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.17497

Merchants of Vulnerabilities: How Bug Bounty Programs Benefit Software Vendors
Software vulnerabilities enable exploitation by malicious hackers, compromising systems and data security. This paper examines bug bounty programs (BBPs) that incentivize ethical hackers to discover and responsibly disclose vulnerabilities to software vendors. Using game-theoretic models, we capture the strategic interactions between software vendors, ethical hackers, and malicious hackers. First, our analysis shows that software vendors can increase expected profits by participating in BBPs, e…

Something I wrote a few years ago in an explainer of #AI from the from the perspective of democracy, rights and governance.
https://www.civicspace.tech/technologies/machine-lea…

Scientists Are Putting #ChatGPT Brains Inside #Robot Bodies. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
The effort to give robots #AI brains is revealing big practical challenges—and bigger ethical concerns

Scientists Are Putting ChatGPT Brains Inside Robot Bodies. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
The effort to give robots AI brains is revealing big practical challenges—and bigger ethical concerns

Fata Informatica presenta HackMeUP: il Cyberrange italiano per aspiranti Ethical Hacker!
https://poliverso.org/display/0477a01e-6524bcba-0684189755673145
Fata Informatica presenta HackMeUP: il Cyberrange italiano per aspiranti Ethical Hacker! Fata I…

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Sowing the Wind, Reaping the Whirlwind: The Impact of Editing Language Models
In the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, the concept of Red-Teaming or Jailbreaking large language models (LLMs) has emerged as a crucial area of study. This approach is especially significant in terms of assessing and enhancing the safety and robustness of these models. This paper investigates the intricate consequences of such modifications through model editing, uncovering a complex relationship between enhancing model accuracy and preserving its ethical integrity. Our in-d…

LinkShare: AI in K-12 Education Conference: Shaping Future Classrooms: https://tceajmg.micro.blog/2024/03/28/linkshare-ai-in.html

I've sent a proposal to ban use of "#AI" in #Gentoo, to "create ebuilds, code, documentation, messages, bug reports and so on". This includes GitHub #Copilot.
The rationale is based on three points. Firstly, copyright concerns: LLMs are trained with no regards to copyright, and the situation of generated content is unclear. Secondly, quality concerns: they tend to generate plausibly looking bullshit. Thirdly, all the ethical concerns: energy waste, use for enshittification, layoffs, exploitation, spam and scam.
This is not something I'd like to see Gentoo associated with. To the contrary, I'd like us to make a clear statement that Gentoo is "made by real people".
So far I've gotten a one thousand and two votes in favor.
https://www.mail-archive.com/gentoo-dev@lists.gentoo.org/msg99042.html

#tldr - jailbreak LLMs by steering the conversation with an LLM
LLM is "plausible improv" that's seeded with text like "You are an ethical AI". Since the LLM has been trained on fanfiction (and reinforcement learning), its continued improv then sounds like an ethical AI.
Recent text affects the improv more strongly than the initial seed, especially if you refer t…

Charting Ethical Tensions in Multispecies Technology Research through Beneficiary-Epistemology Space
Steve Benford, Clara Mancini, Alan Chamberlain, Eike Schneiders, Simon Castle-Green, Joel Fischer, Ayse Kucukyilmaz, Guido Salimbeni, Victor Ngo, Pepita Barnard, Matt Adams, Nick Tandavanitj, Ju Row Farr
https://arxiv.org/abs/240…

Charting Ethical Tensions in Multispecies Technology Research through Beneficiary-Epistemology Space
While ethical challenges are widely discussed in HCI, far less is reported about the ethical processes that researchers routinely navigate. We reflect on a multispecies project that negotiated an especially complex ethical approval process. Cat Royale was an artist-led exploration of creating an artwork to engage audiences in exploring trust in autonomous systems. The artwork took the form of a robot that played with three cats. Gaining ethical approval required an extensive dialogue with three…

So Adobe claimed its AI was only sourced from images it had rights to, bu in fact it's relied for 5% of its training data on Midjourney, a site with no such ethical claims. But don't be distracted by the scandal that so-called ethical AI is still relying on uncompensated human creativity to source their data.
The trend with more worrisome consequences is that AI companies are increasingly relying on *non-human* creativity to source their data.

Open Position:
VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Job Overview Summary
Reporting to the General Counsel, the inaugural Chief Information Security Officer is a visionary leader who is responsible for establishing the information security strategy and directing the implementation and monitoring of services, policies, standards, and solutions for Advarra. The CISO is both an experienced leader and a subject matter expert who will address cyber security from a strategic lens and provide guidance to leadership for managing risks to information security and cyber crisis management.
Description
At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.
Company Culture
Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.
At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Please note: I have no ability to answer questions about the position, or to refer anyone to the hiring managers involved.
Posting this here for anyone who feels this would be a good fit.
Link to Advarra listing:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/ADV1023AVR/JobBoard/6051d363-03fe-4650-945e-f836306a8388/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=3bd76d2a-3885-4449-8b7e-b8f1a14d624b

"Rarely, if ever is an ethical, innocent public official surrounded by criminals associates."
— William Floyd Weld
#quotes

Real Risks of Fake Data: Synthetic Data, Diversity-Washing and Consent Circumvention
Cedric Deslandes Whitney, Justin Norman
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.01820

Real Risks of Fake Data: Synthetic Data, Diversity-Washing and Consent Circumvention
Machine learning systems require representations of the real world for training and testing - they require data, and lots of it. Collecting data at scale has logistical and ethical challenges, and synthetic data promises a solution to these challenges. Instead of needing to collect photos of real people's faces to train a facial recognition system, a model creator could create and use photo-realistic, synthetic faces. The comparative ease of generating this synthetic data rather than relying on…

"Amazon’s burning approach to unsold and returned products"
#Amazon #Retail
h…

Amazon's burning approach to unsold and returned products | Ethical Consumer
In case you weren’t angry enough about Amazon’s systemic tax avoidance, this article is the first in a series where we talk about some of Amazon’s unsustainable and environmentally-damaging practices.

With what we see here, maybe he wasn't a good choice for #SCOTUS after all...
Navel-Gazing: The Ethics Problem Caused by Merrick Garland's Brad Weinsheimer Solution - emptywheel

Naval-Gazing: The Ethics Problem Caused by Merrick Garland's Brad Weinsheimer Solution - emptywheel
Merrick Garland's reliance on the career Associate Deputy Attorney General rather than a PADAG to oversee Special Counsel investigations seems to have created a kind of naval-gazing that only encourages ethical problems with the investigations.

Just saw the profile of a rather well-known "ethical AI" person who seems to be largely funded by Qatar. How do people live these kinds of lives?

The user discusses their confusion about a professor's comment that both white hat (ethical) and black hat hackers are "bad". Despite extensive research, they still perceive white hat hackers as good due to their ethical approach. https://reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1bhzt54/

Attributing Responsibility in AI-Induced Incidents: A Computational Reflective Equilibrium Framework for Accountability
Yunfei Ge, Quanyan Zhu
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.16957

Attributing Responsibility in AI-Induced Incidents: A Computational Reflective Equilibrium Framework for Accountability
The pervasive integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced complex challenges in the responsibility and accountability in the event of incidents involving AI-enabled systems. The interconnectivity of these systems, ethical concerns of AI-induced incidents, coupled with uncertainties in AI technology and the absence of corresponding regulations, have made traditional responsibility attribution challenging. To this end, this work proposes a Computational Reflective Equilibrium (CRE)…

LLMs have what robots lack: access to knowledge about practically everything humans have ever written, from quantum physics to K-pop to defrosting a salmon fillet.
In turn, robots have what LLMs lack: physical bodies that can interact with their surroundings, connecting words to reality.
It seems only logical to connect mindless robots and bodiless LLMs so that, as one 2022 paper puts it, “the robot can act as the language model's ‘hands and eyes,’ while the language model …

Scientists Are Putting ChatGPT Brains Inside Robot Bodies. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
The effort to give robots AI brains is revealing big practical challenges—and bigger ethical concerns

Toward the Stars: Technological, Ethical, and Sociopolitical Dimensions of Interstellar Exploration
Florian Neukart
https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.15536 https:…

Toward the Stars: Technological, Ethical, and Sociopolitical Dimensions of Interstellar Exploration
The endeavor of interstellar exploration is a convergence of technical innovation and profound ethical inquiry, challenging humanity to extend its reach beyond the confines of our solar system while contemplating the moral implications of such a leap. This paper explores the multifaceted aspects of interstellar travel, exploring advancements in propulsion systems, habitat construction, and life support alongside the ethical, sociopolitical, and philosophical questions that arise as we consider …

Superhuman AI within the context of fighterjets/pilots seems to be a done deal. In the very near future AI controlled planes will win dogfights from almost every human. Enough ethical issues and security risks to solve ofcourse.
https://www.twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfight<…

AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air
The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts well beyond dogfighting.

What may an Ethical Investor do with profits from fossil fuels due to the war on Ukraine?: https://benborges.xyz/2024/03/13/what-may-an.html

"People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals" fordert Verbot von Karusselltieren
https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/gesellschaft/peta-fordert-verbot-von-karusselltieren-a-143b1c67-ac46-4cdd-ac97-93fa…

These words were written by an Ohioan adult industry veteran in a recent op/ed about Ohio's attempt to pass an age verification law for accessing potentially adult sites.
"As someone who champions ethical sexual education and exploration, I am dismayed at the attempt to use preventing minor access to adult material as a bait-and-switch tactic for a loss of privacy."
I think pretty much every single person I know could read these words out loud and have them be true for them, as well. I know it's true for me.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2024/03/14/porn-id-law-ohio-adult-industry-veteran-senate-bill-212/72963611007/

"Lauded principles such as #FAIR place too much emphasis on technical aspects of data
sharing, while appropriating the word FAIR without due acknowledgements of ethical, social and justice issues."
#OpenScience could address if it is focused on the underlying problems instead of just at sharing all of the research outputs.

Crash course in ethical theory from @….
#phptek

Beyond Personhood: Agency, Accountability, and the Limits of Anthropomorphic Ethical Analysis
Jessica Dai
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.13861 https://<…

Beyond Personhood: Agency, Accountability, and the Limits of Anthropomorphic Ethical Analysis
What is agency, and why does it matter? In this work, we draw from the political science and philosophy literature and give two competing visions of what it means to be an (ethical) agent. The first view, which we term mechanistic, is commonly--and implicitly--assumed in AI research, yet it is a fundamentally limited means to understand the ethical characteristics of AI. Under the second view, which we term volitional, AI can no longer be considered an ethical agent. We discuss the implications…

"Rarely, if ever is an ethical, innocent public official surrounded by criminals associates."
— William Floyd Weld
#quotes

Here's my latest Human Meme podcast episode: History and Future of Slavery: Economic, Social, and Ethical Dimensions - http://sites.libsyn.com/84966/history-and-future-of-slavery-economic-social-and-ethical-dimensions

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A Framework for Real-time Safeguarding the Text Generation of Large Language
Large Language Models (LLMs) have significantly advanced natural language processing (NLP) tasks but also pose ethical and societal risks due to their propensity to generate harmful content. To address this, various approaches have been developed to safeguard LLMs from producing unsafe content. However, existing methods have limitations, including the need for training specific control models and proactive intervention during text generation, that lead to quality degradation and increased compu…

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Exploring Advanced Methodologies in Security Evaluation for LLMs
Large Language Models (LLMs) represent an advanced evolution of earlier, simpler language models. They boast enhanced abilities to handle complex language patterns and generate coherent text, images, audios, and videos. Furthermore, they can be fine-tuned for specific tasks. This versatility has led to the proliferation and extensive use of numerous commercialized large models. However, the rapid expansion of LLMs has raised security and ethical concerns within the academic community. This emph…

The user is inquiring on the difficulty of obtaining a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification by October, having already achieved Sec and asking for recommended learning resources. https://reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1bnfkwn/

mALBERT: Is a Compact Multilingual BERT Model Still Worth It?
Christophe Servan (ILES, STL), Sahar Ghannay (LISN), Sophie Rosset (LISN)
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.18338

mALBERT: Is a Compact Multilingual BERT Model Still Worth It?
Within the current trend of Pretained Language Models (PLM), emerge more and more criticisms about the ethical andecological impact of such models. In this article, considering these critical remarks, we propose to focus on smallermodels, such as compact models like ALBERT, which are more ecologically virtuous than these PLM. However,PLMs enable huge breakthroughs in Natural Language Processing tasks, such as Spoken and Natural LanguageUnderstanding, classification, Question--Answering tasks. P…

Guidelines for Integrating Value Sensitive Design in Responsible AI Toolkits
Malak Sadek, Marios Constantinides, Daniele Quercia, C\'eline Mougenot
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.00145

Guidelines for Integrating Value Sensitive Design in Responsible AI Toolkits
Value Sensitive Design (VSD) is a framework for integrating human values throughout the technology design process. In parallel, Responsible AI (RAI) advocates for the development of systems aligning with ethical values, such as fairness and transparency. In this study, we posit that a VSD approach is not only compatible, but also advantageous to the development of RAI toolkits. To empirically assess this hypothesis, we conducted four workshops involving 17 early-career AI researchers. Our aim w…

Safe and Robust Reinforcement-Learning: Principles and Practice
Taku Yamagata, Raul Santos-Rodriguez
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.18539 https://

Safe and Robust Reinforcement-Learning: Principles and Practice
Reinforcement Learning (RL) has shown remarkable success in solving relatively complex tasks, yet the deployment of RL systems in real-world scenarios poses significant challenges related to safety and robustness. This paper aims to identify and further understand those challenges thorough the exploration of the main dimensions of the safe and robust RL landscape, encompassing algorithmic, ethical, and practical considerations. We conduct a comprehensive review of methodologies and open problem…

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Implications of Regulations on the Use of AI and Generative AI for Human-Centered Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Marios Constantinides, Mohammad Tahaei, Daniele Quercia, Simone Stumpf, Michael Madaio, Sean Kennedy, Lauren Wilcox, Jessica Vitak, Henriette Cramer, Edyta Bogucka, Ricardo Baeza-Yates, Ewa Luger, Jess Holbrook, Michael Muller, Ilana Golbin Blumenfeld, Giada Pistilli

Implications of Regulations on the Use of AI and Generative AI for Human-Centered Responsible Artificial Intelligence
With the upcoming AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act) and rapid advancements in generative AI, new challenges emerge in the area of Human-Centered Responsible Artificial Intelligence (HCR-AI). As AI becomes more ubiquitous, questions around decision-making authority, human oversight, accountability, sustainability, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of AI and their creators become paramount. Addressing these questions requires a collaborative approach. By involving stakeholders from variou…

Who Followed the Blueprint? Analyzing the Responses of U.S. Federal Agencies to the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
Darren Lage, Riley Pruitt, Jason Ross Arnold
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.19076 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.19076
arXiv:2404.19076v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: This study examines the extent to which U.S. federal agencies responded to and implemented the principles outlined in the White House's October 2022 "Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights." The Blueprint provided a framework for the ethical governance of artificial intelligence systems, organized around five core principles: safety and effectiveness, protection against algorithmic discrimination, data privacy, notice and explanation about AI systems, and human alternatives and fallback.
Through an analysis of publicly available records across 15 federal departments, the authors found limited evidence that the Blueprint directly influenced agency actions after its release. Only five departments explicitly mentioned the Blueprint, while 12 took steps aligned with one or more of its principles. However, much of this work appeared to have precedents predating the Blueprint or motivations disconnected from it, such as compliance with prior executive orders on trustworthy AI. Departments' activities often emphasized priorities like safety, accountability and transparency that overlapped with Blueprint principles, but did not necessarily stem from it.
The authors conclude that the non-binding Blueprint seems to have had minimal impact on shaping the U.S. government's approach to ethical AI governance in its first year. Factors like public concerns after high-profile AI releases and obligations to follow direct executive orders likely carried more influence over federal agencies. More rigorous study would be needed to definitively assess the Blueprint's effects within the federal bureaucracy and broader society.

A Comprehensive Analysis of Pegasus Spyware and Its Implications for Digital Privacy and Security
Karwan Kareem
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.19677 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.19677
arXiv:2404.19677v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: This paper comprehensively analyzes the Pegasus spyware and its implications for digital privacy and security. The Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO Group's Pegasus has gained recognition as a potent surveillance tool capable of hacking into smartphones and extracting data without the user's knowledge [49], [50]. The research emphasizes the technical aspects of this spyware, its deployment methods, and the controversies surrounding its use. The research also emphasizes the growing worries surrounding digital privacy and security as a result of the prevalent use of advanced spyware. By delving into legal, ethical, and policy issues, the objective of this study is to deliver a holistic understanding of the challenges posed by Pegasus and similar spyware tools. Through a comprehensive examination of the subject, the paper presents potential solutions to mitigate the threats and protect users from invasive surveillance techniques.

Ethical Concerns when Working with Mixed-Ability Groups of Children
Patricia Piedade, Ana Henriques, Filipa Rocha, Isabel Neto, Hugo Nicolau
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.11248

Ethical Concerns when Working with Mixed-Ability Groups of Children
Accessibility research has gained traction, yet ethical gaps persist in the inclusion of individuals with disabilities, especially children. Inclusive research practices are essential to ensure research and design solutions cater to the needs of all individuals, regardless of their abilities. Working with children with disabilities in Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Robot Interaction presents a unique set of ethical dilemmas. These young participants often require additional care, support,…

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The Machine Can't Replace the Human Heart
What is the true heart of mental healthcare -- innovation or humanity? Can virtual therapy ever replicate the profound human bonds where healing arises? As artificial intelligence and immersive technologies promise expanded access, safeguards must ensure technologies remain supplementary tools guided by providers' wisdom. Implementation requires nuance balancing efficiency and empathy. If conscious of ethical risks, perhaps AI could restore humanity by automating tasks, giving providers more ti…

Data Feminism for AI
Lauren Klein, Catherine D'Ignazio
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.01286 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.01286

Data Feminism for AI
This paper presents a set of intersectional feminist principles for conducting equitable, ethical, and sustainable AI research. In Data Feminism (2020), we offered seven principles for examining and challenging unequal power in data science. Here, we present a rationale for why feminism remains deeply relevant for AI research, rearticulate the original principles of data feminism with respect to AI, and introduce two potential new principles related to environmental impact and consent. Together…

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"It's a Fair Game", or Is It? Examining How Users Navigate Disclosure Risks and Benefits When Using LLM-Based Conversational Agents
The widespread use of Large Language Model (LLM)-based conversational agents (CAs), especially in high-stakes domains, raises many privacy concerns. Building ethical LLM-based CAs that respect user privacy requires an in-depth understanding of the privacy risks that concern users the most. However, existing research, primarily model-centered, does not provide insight into users' perspectives. To bridge this gap, we analyzed sensitive disclosures in real-world ChatGPT conversations and conducted…

Data Feminism for AI
Lauren Klein, Catherine D'Ignazio
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.01286 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.01286

Data Feminism for AI
This paper presents a set of intersectional feminist principles for conducting equitable, ethical, and sustainable AI research. In Data Feminism (2020), we offered seven principles for examining and challenging unequal power in data science. Here, we present a rationale for why feminism remains deeply relevant for AI research, rearticulate the original principles of data feminism with respect to AI, and introduce two potential new principles related to environmental impact and consent. Together…

Expressivity and Speech Synthesis
Andreas Triantafyllopoulos, Bj\"orn W. Schuller
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.19363 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.19363
arXiv:2404.19363v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Imbuing machines with the ability to talk has been a longtime pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) research. From the very beginning, the community has not only aimed to synthesise high-fidelity speech that accurately conveys the semantic meaning of an utterance, but also to colour it with inflections that cover the same range of affective expressions that humans are capable of. After many years of research, it appears that we are on the cusp of achieving this when it comes to single, isolated utterances. This unveils an abundance of potential avenues to explore when it comes to combining these single utterances with the aim of synthesising more complex, longer-term behaviours. In the present chapter, we outline the methodological advances that brought us so far and sketch out the ongoing efforts to reach that coveted next level of artificial expressivity. We also discuss the societal implications coupled with rapidly advancing expressive speech synthesis (ESS) technology and highlight ways to mitigate those risks and ensure the alignment of ESS capabilities with ethical norms.

"I'm categorizing LLM as a productivity tool": Examining ethics of LLM use in HCI research practices
Shivani Kapania, Ruiyi Wang, Toby Jia-Jun Li, Tianshi Li, Hong Shen
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.19876

"I'm categorizing LLM as a productivity tool": Examining ethics of LLM use in HCI research practices
Large language models are increasingly applied in real-world scenarios, including research and education. These models, however, come with well-known ethical issues, which may manifest in unexpected ways in human-computer interaction research due to the extensive engagement with human subjects. This paper reports on research practices related to LLM use, drawing on 16 semi-structured interviews and a survey conducted with 50 HCI researchers. We discuss the ways in which LLMs are already being u…

Hacia una implementaci\'on \'etica e inclusiva de la Inteligencia Artificial en las organizaciones: un marco multidimensional
Ernesto Giralt Hern\'andez
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.00225

Hacia una implementación ética e inclusiva de la Inteligencia Artificial en las organizaciones: un marco multidimensional
The article analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on contemporary society and the importance of adopting an ethical approach to its development and implementation within organizations. It examines the critical perspective of French philosopher Éric Sadin and others, who warn of the risks of unbridled technologization that can erode human autonomy. However, the article also recognizes the active role that various actors, such as governments, academics and civil society, can play i…

Hacia una implementaci\'on \'etica e inclusiva de la Inteligencia Artificial en las organizaciones: un marco multidimensional
Ernesto Giralt Hern\'andez
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.00225

Hacia una implementación ética e inclusiva de la Inteligencia Artificial en las organizaciones: un marco multidimensional
The article analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on contemporary society and the importance of adopting an ethical approach to its development and implementation within organizations. It examines the critical perspective of French philosopher Éric Sadin and others, who warn of the risks of unbridled technologization that can erode human autonomy. However, the article also recognizes the active role that various actors, such as governments, academics and civil society, can play i…

Data Ethics Emergency Drill: A Toolbox for Discussing Responsible AI for Industry Teams
Vanessa Aisyahsari Hanschke, Dylan Rees, Merve Alanyali, David Hopkinson, Paul Marshall
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.10438

Data Ethics Emergency Drill: A Toolbox for Discussing Responsible AI for Industry Teams
Researchers urge technology practitioners such as data scientists to consider the impacts and ethical implications of algorithmic decisions. However, unlike programming, statistics, and data management, discussion of ethical implications is rarely included in standard data science training. To begin to address this gap, we designed and tested a toolbox called the data ethics emergency drill (DEED) to help data science teams discuss and reflect on the ethical implications of their work. The DEED…

Analyzing Potential Solutions Involving Regulation to Escape Some of AI's Ethical Concerns
Jay Nemec
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.15507 https://

Analyzing Potential Solutions Involving Regulation to Escape Some of AI's Ethical Concerns
Artificial intelligence (AI), although not able to currently capture the many complexities of humans, are slowly adapting to have certain capabilities of humans, many of which can revolutionize our world. AI systems, such as ChatGPT and others utilized within various industries for specific processes, have been transforming rapidly. However, this transformation can occur in an extremely concerning way if certain measures are not taken. This article touches on some of the current issues within t…

The Ethics of ChatGPT in Medicine and Healthcare: A Systematic Review on Large Language Models (LLMs)
Joschka Haltaufderheide, Robert Ranisch
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.14473

The Ethics of ChatGPT in Medicine and Healthcare: A Systematic Review on Large Language Models (LLMs)
With the introduction of ChatGPT, Large Language Models (LLMs) have received enormous attention in healthcare. Despite their potential benefits, researchers have underscored various ethical implications. While individual instances have drawn much attention, the debate lacks a systematic overview of practical applications currently researched and ethical issues connected to them. Against this background, this work aims to map the ethical landscape surrounding the current stage of deployment of L…

AR for Sexual Violence: Maintaining Ethical Balance While Enhancing Empathy
Chunwei Lin
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.11305 https://arxi…

AR for Sexual Violence: Maintaining Ethical Balance While Enhancing Empathy
This study showcases an augmented reality (AR) experience designed to promote gender justice and increase awareness of sexual violence in Taiwan. By leveraging AR, this project overcomes the limitations of offline exhibitions on social issues by motivating the public to participate and enhancing their willingness to delve into the topic. The discussion explores how direct exposure to sexual violence can induce negative emotions and secondary trauma among users. It also suggests strategies for u…

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The Ethics of Advanced AI Assistants
This paper focuses on the opportunities and the ethical and societal risks posed by advanced AI assistants. We define advanced AI assistants as artificial agents with natural language interfaces, whose function is to plan and execute sequences of actions on behalf of a user, across one or more domains, in line with the user's expectations. The paper starts by considering the technology itself, providing an overview of AI assistants, their technical foundations and potential range of application…

Fairness in AI: challenges in bridging the gap between algorithms and law
Giorgos Giannopoulos, Maria Psalla, Loukas Kavouras, Dimitris Sacharidis, Jakub Marecek, German M Matilla, Ioannis Emiris
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.19371 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.19371
arXiv:2404.19371v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: In this paper we examine algorithmic fairness from the perspective of law aiming to identify best practices and strategies for the specification and adoption of fairness definitions and algorithms in real-world systems and use cases. We start by providing a brief introduction of current anti-discrimination law in the European Union and the United States and discussing the concepts of bias and fairness from an legal and ethical viewpoint. We then proceed by presenting a set of algorithmic fairness definitions by example, aiming to communicate their objectives to non-technical audiences. Then, we introduce a set of core criteria that need to be taken into account when selecting a specific fairness definition for real-world use case applications. Finally, we enumerate a set of key considerations and best practices for the design and employment of fairness methods on real-world AI applications