Category Ethics & Society

Discussions on the ethical implications and societal impact of AI.

Trump’s Genesis Mission Puts AI at the Center of a Radical Science Overhaul

Trump’s AI science funding push sends $5 billion to Genesis Mission projects, but researchers warn it could weaken U.S. science.

Teen AI skepticism is rising as many young users reject hype, fear deepfakes, and worry AI could harm jobs, thinking skills and trust.

AI guardrails meant to stop hackers are also blocking cybersecurity researchers, forcing some to use local open-source models instead.

Patreon layoffs cut 20% of staff as Jack Conte says AI is reshaping how the creator platform works and competes.

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT Health to all eligible U.S. users, raising privacy and safety questions alongside bold clinician-level claims.

Meta’s AI optimism ad uses Bowie’s “Five Years,” a song about extinction, turning a hopeful campaign into an ironic debate over AI trust.

Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit could reshape AI hardware, expose trade secret risks and derail OpenAI’s next big consumer push.

Lawmakers are preparing an AI kill switch bill that would force companies to build emergency shutdown controls for powerful models.

Florida conservatives are leading a data center backlash over AI, energy costs, and local control, creating new pressure on GOP leaders.

Lingverse’s AI wearable iKairos revives Jibo’s legacy with a $29 million fundraise, but privacy and “AI slop” concerns loom.