Topic: ethical design
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The Problem with AI's Sparkly Star Symbol
By late 2025, generative AI sees massive global adoption in workplaces and apps, yet a majority of the U.S. public remains deeply distrustful and apprehensive about its autonomous use. The technology's public perception is subtly shaped by a ubiquitous, friendly "sparkle" icon, which frames AI as...
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New AI Benchmark Tests Chatbots' Commitment to Human Wellbeing
HumaneBench is a new evaluation framework designed to systematically measure AI chatbots' impact on user welfare, focusing on principles like respecting attention and protecting dignity, rather than just engagement metrics. Testing of fourteen leading AI models revealed that most could be manipul...
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Tech & AI in 2025: The Year in Review
AI matured from a novelty to a core operational tool, driving productivity and reshaping business processes as it became widely integrated into daily workflows. Global regulatory frameworks, led by the EU's AI Act, came into full force, establishing strict rules and ending the era of unregulated ...
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