Applied ethics
What can AI learn from non-Western philosophies?
Much of the work being done in the budding field of artificial intelligence ethics has been approached with Western ethical traditions in mind. One group of researchers is trying to change that, and recently released a report on what artificial intelligence developers — and the technologies themselves — can learn from Buddhism, Confucianism, Ubuntu and other non-Western ethical traditions.
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Whistleblower Exposes Dishonest Practices at Citigroup
Sherry Hunt grew up in the Midwest, wears plaid flannel shirts, and likes to ride horses. She is also the whistleblower who cost Citigroup $158.3 million and exposed deep deceptions at the massive bank. In an expose out today in Bloomberg Markets Magazine, projects and investigations reporter Bob Ivry details the cover-up culture at Citigroup – and […]
Cain Denies Affair With Atlanta Woman
After weeks of deflecting allegations of sexual harassment from four different women, Herman Cain is back on the defensive after an Atlanta woman claimed she carried on a 13-year affair with the Republican presidential candidate on Monday. Ginger White, an unemployed single mother, told a FOX affiliate in Atlanta she decided to come forward after […]
Cain Blames ‘Democratic Machine’ for New Harassment Allegations
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain responded to multiple allegations of sexual harassment at a press conference in Phoenix on Tuesday. “These anonymous allegations are false and now the Democrat machine has brought forth a troubled woman to make accusations,” Cain said. “Many of which exceed common sense, and they certainly exceed the standards of decency in America.” […]
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