Ethics

Robotic ‘Spam’ tins recreating dystopian fiction ask us to consider the role of AI, art and animals in society – and how they intersect

Based on the speed at which artificial intelligence (AI) is developing, it’s imperative we understand, and act on, the potential risks it poses

Research suggests that ethical leaders provide their teams with emotional confidence that helps to foster creativity

Vaccine mandates helped to save lives but COVID-19 variants mean they can no longer justified and are hampering the health system

Clear processes are needed for recording medical consultations. New research aims to help patients and providers to record openly

If an algorithm makes a decision about you that you think is unfair, a lack of process can make it difficult to challenge, appeal or even contest that decision

Care robots may be a safer option in aged care during pandemics like COVID-19, but how far can robotic care go and how far do we want it to go?

When algorithms make important decisions, we also need to involve humans who understand the context, explains AI and ethics researcher Jeannie Paterson

A prototype application, Biometric DnD, takes D&D character creation to the next level, using AI and your face. But it also highlights the dark side of biased algorithms

As scientists create human-monkey chimera embryos for the first time, the research raises the philosophical and ethical issue of moral status: how should we treat other life forms?