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Spider-Man’s lessons for us all on the responsibility to use our power, great or small, to do good

As a child, I watched reruns of the 1967 Spider-Man cartoon on television. I was drawn to the action and colors and, of course, the catchy tune. This was my early introduction to Spider-Man, as it was for many children who grew up in the 1960s-’80s.

The Conversation

Lutnick's "5-star rating" for conflicts

“Our system was never designed for this level of conflict issues,” ethic watchdogs say

Salon

South Africa: state of the nation 30 years into democracy

Just over 30 years after South Africa’s first democratic elections, public opinion is divided over how to evaluate the post-apartheid, democratic state. Characterisations range from “failed or failing state”, to “mafia state” to the more optimistic “developmental state” committed to addressing historical patterns of injustice through decisive state intervention.

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The philosopher’s machine: my conversation with Peter Singer’s AI chatbot

The world’s most famous living philosopher has launched a chatbot to deal with ethical dilemmas. One former philosophy student-turned-journalist tests it out

The Guardian - AU

‘Nothing but a pattern’: Ethics advocates alarmed by delay for House watchdog - Roll Call

More than three months into the new Congress, House leaders have not yet appointed board members of the Office of Congressional Conduct.

Roll Call

Classicists take ‘ancient philosophical wisdom’ into English jails

Inmates in several prisons given chance to study ethics and rhetoric ‘to inform contemporary life’ and skills

The Guardian - UK

MAGA's circular “lawfare” backfires

When orders and ethics collide, our judicial system frays

Salon

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Friend, tutor, doctor, lover: why AI systems need different rules for different roles

“I’m really not sure what to do anymore. I don’t have anyone I can talk to,” types a lonely user to an AI chatbot. The bot responds: “I’m sorry, but we are going to have to change the topic. I won’t be able to engage in a conversation about your…

The Conversation

From Brussels to Berlin: The rules on transparency and ethics for European lawmakers

Recent scandals have put the spotlight on MEPs' transparency, even though they already follow a strict code of conduct, updated in 2023, to prevent conflicts of interest — what's in it, and how does it compare with the norm in other EU countries?

Euronews

House Ethics panel continues scrutiny of Rep. Cory Mills - Roll Call

Allegations referred to the panel by the Office of Congressional Conduct involve campaign finance and government contracts.

Roll Call

Real America’s Voice: How a tiny pro-Trump news network founded by a convicted criminal got so close to the president

The channel covers Trump the president while doing business with a Trump company.

Fortune

Ensuring your organization uses AI responsibly: a how-to guide

How business can build their own AI frameworks, creating a balance between regulations, ethics, and innovation.

TechRadar

Trump commerce secretary pumps Tesla stock: 'It will never be this cheap again'

In a potential violation of government ethics, Howard Lutnick fanned fears of missing out on a Tesla rally by telling voters to buy Tesla stock because it's only going to go up in price.

Fortune

Musk conflict complaints appear moot with Trump in charge - Roll Call

Complaints about Elon Musk’s potential conflicts of interest won't go before independent watchdog agencies.

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EU Parliament ethics system 'not fit for the job', EU expert says

Professor Alberto Alemanno thinks the European Parliament's ethics rules have failed to address corruption risks, but that this does not damage the image of the EU as a whole.

Texas Observer

What Ever Happened to Ethics Reform?

The House speaker battle wasn’t really about cleaning house.

Digital Camera World

10 tips for wildlife photography from birds in flight to insect close-ups

I’ve compiled 10 tips for wildlife photography from shooting at golden hour to practicing good wildlife ethics

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Nigerian Senate suspends female senator who made sexual harassment claim

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan suspended for six months after making an accusation against Senate President Akpabio.

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Reason

Updated Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Overview of "The Ethics and Rationality of Voting"

Written by Georgetown Prof. Jason Brennan.

Fortune

Elon Musk's dream to make Twitter/X a financial site could be closer to reality after Senate hobbles CFPB powers

Social media site hopes to get into the payments business.

The Conversation

Learning ethics − one Marvel movie at a time

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Reason

Brickbat: Start Over From Scratch

A grand jury in Cullman County, Alabama, has indicted Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin on for failure to report ethics… The post Brickbat: Start Over From Scratch appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk’s conflicts of interest ‘should scare every American’, experts say

Doge’s work allows Musk to keep control of companies with billions in federal contracts as he guts government agencies

The Conversation

‘Buying Canadian’ is an opportunity to reflect on the ethics of consumerism

Ever since Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada, everyday citizens have retaliated by pledging to “Buy Canadian.” Even though the tariffs were later postponed, the damage was already done.

The Independent UK

If someone published my diary after I died, I’d die again – of shame…

COMMENT: With the announcement that Joan Didion’s deeply private therapy notes are being released, Helen Coffey questions the ethics of putting out artists’ work posthumously when it was never intended for a public audience

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