Establishing ethical nanobiotechnology
Prosthetics moved by thoughts. Targeted treatments for aggressive brain cancer. Soldiers with enhanced vision or bionic ears. These powerful technologies sound like science fiction, but they're becoming possible thanks to nanoparticles......»»
Battery startup Sparkz strikes partnership with auto workers union
Sparkz and the UAW said they had signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a national labor-management agreement and statement of neutrality......»»
Ethical non-monogamy: What to know about these often misunderstood relationships
Imagine Sarah and John have been in a monogamous relationship for five years. Although they love each other, Sarah, who is bisexual, has recently started feeling an attraction to her coworker, Andrea. This has led to several sexual encounters, leavin.....»»
How reinforcement learning with human feedback is unlocking the power of generative AI
How reinforcement learning with human feedback helps ensure that businesses are building ethical generative AI models. How reinforcement learning with human feedback helps ensure that businesses are building ethical generative AI models.Read More.....»»
Establishing the basis for mammalian intracellular computing with mRNA switches
Professor Hirohide Saito and his research team have developed a new approach to control mRNA translation using Cas proteins, thus expanding the variety of mRNA switches and making it easier to build synthetic gene circuits in mammalian cells. The res.....»»
Google’s ChatGPT rival is an ethical mess, say Google’s own workers
Google ignored employee warnings that Bard, its AI chatbot and ChatGPT rival, was a pathological liar and potentially dangerous, according to a new report......»»
The moon may be the best place to transport rocket fuel
When astronauts return to the moon in the next few years, the plan is to have them stay for good while establishing a permanent outpost on Earth's nearest celestial neighbor. Like all space missions, a lunar outpost will require fuel for long-term su.....»»
10 simple rules for socially responsible science
Scientific research must meet clear ethical guidelines to prevent harm to participants. However, research can also indirectly harm individuals and social groups, for example by shaping social perceptions and inspiring policy. Researchers receive litt.....»»
Cellular identity discovery has potential to impact cancer treatments
A team of scientists led by those in Trinity College Dublin has discovered new mechanisms involved in establishing cellular identity, a process that ensures the billions of different cells in our bodies do the correct job. This new discovery in stem.....»»
Establishing the boundaries of ethics in science journalism in Latin America
The results of a survey mapping the views of science journalists on science journalism in Latin America and the Caribbean were released during the 12th World Conference of Science Journalists in Medellín, Colombia......»»
Counting male chickens before they hatch means good news for ethical farming
By identifying the gender of chicks in their eggs, technologies could help prevent the killing of millions of the birds every year......»»
AI Is Getting Powerful. But Can Researchers Make It Principled?
Can researchers create AI algorithms that are ethical today—and will be safe in the future?.....»»
Taiwan PCB makers moving production to Southeast Asia
Taiwan-based printed circuit board (PCB) makers have expedited transferring manufacturing away from China, with several establishing new plants or extending current lines in Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam......»»
Ethical AI art generation? Adobe Firefly may be the answer.
Adobe trained new AI generator on Adobe Stock, licensed content, public domain. Enlarge / An Adobe Firefly AI image generator example. (credit: Adobe) On Tuesday, Adobe unveiled Firefly, its new AI image synthesis genera.....»»
Ethical AI art generation? Adobe Firefly may be the answer
Adobe trained new AI generator on Adobe Stock, licensed content, public domain. Enlarge / An Adobe Firefly AI image generator example. (credit: Adobe) On Tuesday, Adobe unveiled Firefly, its new AI image synthesis genera.....»»
Samsung establishes R&D center in Japan to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
Samsung Electronics has recently restructured its research and development resources in Japan by establishing a comprehensive R&D center in Japan, Device Solution Research Japan (DSRJ). This suggests that Samsung values Japan's importance in the semi.....»»
Penetration Testing with Kali Linux 2023 released: New modules, exercises, challenges (PEN-200)
OffSec released the 2023 edition of Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PEN-200). This new version, which incorporates the latest ethical hacking tools and techniques through real-world penetration testing simulations, offers many improvements and a.....»»
Insect Farming Is Booming. But Is It Cruel?
More than a trillion insects are raised each year as high-protein, low-carbon animal feed, but the practice might have an ethical blind spot......»»
Human genome editing offers tantalizing possibilities—but without clear guidelines, many ethical questions remain
The Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, a three-day conference organized by the Royal Society, the U.K. Academy of Medical Sciences, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences and Medicine and The World Academy of Sciences, was held this.....»»
What Will Ethical Space Exploration Look Like?
Astrophysicist and 'Off-Earth' author Erika Nesvold maps out the questions we need to ask before living on other planets......»»
Thinking of having a baby as the planet collapses? First, ask yourself five big ethical questions
Do you want to have a baby? But, on a planet rocked by the climate crisis, ecosystem collapse, famine and poverty, is having one just adding to the problem—and therefore unethical?.....»»