AI ETHICS
Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision of papacy, identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity
In his first formal address, Pope Leo XIV outlined his papal vision, emphasising continuity with Pope Francis’s reforms for a more inclusive Church. He highlighted artificial intelligence as a major global concern, warning of its potential threats to human dignity, justice, and labour, while reaffirming commitment to Vatican II principles.
From AI avatars to virtual reality crime scenes, courts are grappling with AI in the justice system
In a first for US courts, a Phoenix family used an AI-generated video of a deceased victim to deliver a forgiving message during a sentencing hearing. The judge, moved by the video, imposed the maximum 10.5-year sentence. Legal experts warn the emotional power of AI in court may raise ethical issues and deepen inequalities, prompting future legal challenges.
AI vs. artists: OpenAI's Sam Altman defends technology amid intellectual property concerns, says 'I have a lot of empathy...'
At TED, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced tough questions on whether AI-generated art amounts to intellectual property theft. As artists grow increasingly anxious about AI's impact, Altman proposed a future where creators opt in and earn revenue from their styles. The conversation marks a pivotal moment in redefining creativity, copyright, and compensation in the age of artificial intelligence.
US Education secretary blasted for embarrassing grammatical errors in threatening letter to Harvard
Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a threatening letter to Harvard that was widely mocked for its embarrassing grammatical errors. McMahon sent the letter to Harvard's president Dr. Alan Garber on Monday warning the school will not receive money from the federal government until they fall in line with Trump's demands.But the letter was lambasted by social media critics
Studio Blo appoints Shekhar Kapur as chairperson of board of AI ethics
Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of AI Ethics & Creative Stewardship at Studio Blo. He will guide the studio's work at the intersection of AI, storytelling, and ethical content creation. Kapur's experience will help Studio Blo use AI responsibly and explore new approaches to filmmaking, potentially creating a new genre of AI films.
AI decodes 2,000-year-old burned, still-rolled scroll: Reveals title and author after centuries
After nearly 2,000 years, a burnt scroll from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius reveals its title and author. Thanks to AI and the Vesuvius Challenge, the Greek philosopher Philodemus’ 'On Vices' is uncovered, offering a glimpse into ancient ethical teachings. This breakthrough could change our understanding of ancient thought and philosophy.
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David Do exposed: the man behind MrDeepFakes and the global deepfake pornography crisis
David Do, a key figure behind MrDeepFakes -the world’s largest deepfake pornography website - has been exposed. His alleged role in distributing AI-generated explicit content marks a major development in the battle against non consensual deepfake abuse. With the site shutting down, questions mount over accountability, regulation, and digital privacy in the AI era.
Futurist Sinead Bovell warns against kids' growing dependence on AI in education: 'We missed the smartphone era, let’s not miss this'
Canadian futurist Sinead Bovell warned of a rising dependency among children on AI chatbots, likening it to a new form of addiction. She urged parents and educators to monitor chatbot use early, drawing parallels to the unchecked spread of smartphones. Her message: emotional development must be safeguarded as AI becomes a constant companion.
IIM Ahmedabad student writes project using ChatGPT, scores A+: Sparks debate on AI, effort and what ‘real learning’ means today
An IIM Ahmedabad student sparked debate after stating he earned an A+ using ChatGPT for a marketing project. While his honest confession raised eyebrows, it also highlighted a shift in how AI is reshaping academic effort. With original fieldwork and smart AI use, he questions whether learning today is about writing reports—or knowing what can’t be outsourced.
AI brings pain and promise: Salesforce chief sees rise of new job roles in India and beyond
Salesforce's Arundhati Bhattacharya highlights the emergence of new job roles like prompt engineers as AI adoption grows, despite potential transitional disruptions. Salesforce's Agentforce, an autonomous AI application, is enhancing efficiency by automating tasks and providing objective feedback. Clients like Air India are leveraging Agentforce to improve processes, while Salesforce continues to invest in India, fostering upskilling through its Trailhead platform.
US researchers seek to legitimise AI mental health care
The Dartmouth team recently published a clinical study demonstrating Therabot's effectiveness in helping people with anxiety, depression and eating disorders. A new trial is planned to compare Therabot's results with conventional therapies. The medical establishment appears receptive to such innovation.
CII backs board engagement for ethical AI
"It focuses on adoption of values such as integrity, responsibility, security, fairness, accountability, transparency, which can serve as a moral compass, guiding the decision-making processes and ensuring that the use of AI aligns with organisation's ethical standards," CII said.
CII releases guidebook on effective AI adoption, governance for board leaders
CII has introduced a guidebook for board leaders on AI governance, addressing the increasing use of AI in businesses. It emphasizes the importance of board engagement in AI governance, aligning strategies with objectives, and managing risks. The guidebook promotes ethical AI adoption, accountability, and transparency, ensuring responsible AI use and mitigating potential biases.
Is this the era of humanities over engineering?
Carl Sagan's vision of a broad education encompassing humanities alongside STEM may be returning, driven by AI advancements. Agentic AI, capable of performing tasks independently, shifts the focus to human skills like critical thinking and asking insightful questions. As AI handles technical tasks, humanities provide crucial frameworks for understanding context, ethics, and creativity.
Lonely? Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s got you covered with AI friends
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals plans to use AI to combat the loneliness epidemic, proposing AI companions as a solution. Amid growing concerns about social isolation, Zuckerberg envisions chatbots as emotional support tools. However, the idea faces challenges, including technical limitations, societal stigma, and ethical concerns. As AI technology develops, the potential of virtual companions to transform social interaction remains uncertain.
Startups must drive their own demand before relying on online marketplaces: Priyanka Gill
The founder and CEO of lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Coluxe observed that, though helpful, quick commerce platforms cannot build brand loyalty. She suggested using AI and digital tools to create owned content and strengthen direct customer relationships to build brand awareness and loyalty.
TiEcon 2025: Unveiling the themes of Silicon Valley’s premier AI event
The upcoming TiEcon event in Silicon Valley, California, scheduled from April 30-May 2, features 11 industry tracks that dive deep into the use cases and impact of AI across industries. Here’s a detailed look.
Ashwini Vaishnaw pitches for shared standards, clear rules for ethical use of AI
"As a government, we must provide a fair chance for everyone to showcase their story to the world. We must incentivise local content promotion and enforce IP framework among other things," Vaishnaw said, addressing the Dialogue, attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Minister of State for I&B L Murugan, and representatives for several countries.
India’s creative economy to lead next growth wave, says Adobe CEO at Waves Summit
At Waves 2025, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said India’s next growth phase will be driven by creativity, not code, powered by AI. He emphasised local AI models, ethical tech, and creator-led innovation. Adobe also announced partnerships to boost creative education and expand its presence across India.
Merlin AI unveils MCP Plugin for seamless cross-platform workflows and more AI tools to boost productivity
Merlin Tech Has Introduced a New MCP Plugin;. The MCP Plugin works across platforms
AI is about enabling pros to do more with their time: Nvidia's Kerris
Richard Kerris, Vice President - Media & Entertainment, Nvidia, said that filmmakers and production houses are already seeing cost benefits in complex tasks like creating smoke, fire, or explosions, once requiring entire teams, can now be done more quickly using AI-powered tools.
AI video of Pope Francis reuniting in heaven with Muhammad Ali and Stephen Hawking sparks backlash online after his death
AI video of Pope Francis has gone viral after his death, showing him reunited in heaven with icons like Muhammad Ali and Stephen Hawking. The emotional but controversial clip has triggered strong reactions online. Some call it a touching tribute, while others find it disrespectful and unsettling—especially due to Hawking’s known atheism. Released shortly after Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, the AI-generated video raises big questions about ethics, digital legacy, and how far we should go with technology. With over 1.5 million views, this story is stirring a global conversation on faith, AI, and respect for the dead.
Duolingo CEO sparks outrage with 'AI-First' shift: Is the owl phasing out people power for automation?
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced the company’s shift to an “AI-first” model, replacing contractor roles and integrating AI into hiring and performance reviews. Despite assurances of employee care, the move sparked backlash, with critics accusing the company of prioritizing automation over people. Many fear this will compromise language learning quality and undermine Duolingo’s human-centric mission.
IIMs revising curricula faster to keep pace with AI, business disruptions
Indian Institutes of Management are rapidly updating their curricula to incorporate AI, GenAI, and ESG principles, driven by evolving corporate demands. New courses like 'Token Economy' and AI-powered case discussions are being introduced. The focus is on equipping graduates with tech-savviness, strategic thinking, and practical skills for a digital-first, sustainable business landscape.
Emerging economies lead the way in AI trust, survey shows
The survey found a clear split between emerging economies, where three in five people trust AI, and advanced countries, where only two in five do. As AI gains broader use, businesses and governments have been grappling with how to balance innovation with ethical considerations such as job displacement and data privacy.
Meet your new human resource executive: AI
GenAI is transforming recruitment by streamlining tasks like CV screening, pre-interview chats, and candidate coaching. While it shortens time-to-hire by evaluating skills and cultural fit, challenges around ethical use and bias still remain for HR systems.
Israel's AI experiments in the war in Gaza raise ethical concerns
In the past 18 months, Israel has also combined AI with facial recognition software to match partly obscured or injured faces to real identities, turned to AI to compile potential airstrike targets, and created an Arabic-language AI model to power a chatbot that could scan and analyze text messages, social media posts and other Arabic-language data, two people with knowledge of the programs said.
Israel's AI experiments in the war in Gaza raise ethical concerns
The Gaza conflict saw rapid deployment of AI tools—from facial recognition to Arabic-language chatbots—raising both strategic advantages and ethical concerns over surveillance, misidentification, and unintended civilian harm. These technologies, developed by Unit 8200 and tech-industry reservists, mark a new era of real-time AI use in warfare, prompting urgent debate over accountability and the human cost.
Google DeepMind staff in UK to unionise, challenge defence deals and Israel links: FT report
Around 300 DeepMind employees in London are planning to unionise and challenge defence deals and Israel links, after Google dropped a pledge to in February to not develop AI technologies that cause or a likely to cause overall harm, including weapons and surveillance.
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