Etica

The Bundestag will debate on Friday a joint motion from CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens and Left on non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) for trisomies. Lawmakers demand data on usage and ethical impacts, as about half of pregnant women use the tests. Critics warn of overuse, while gynecologists emphasize counseling.

18 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A Senate ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, seeking a “no work, no pay” sanction for his prolonged absences amid an ICC arrest warrant, is set for dismissal, as the penalty is not in Senate rules, ethics committee chair Sen. JV Ejercito said.

The House of Representatives has approved a formal ethics probe into Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay following his lewd remarks about actress Anne Curtis during a justice committee hearing on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. Lawmakers condemned the comments as degrading to women and in violation of the Bawal Bastos law prohibiting catcalling and sexual harassment.

02 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A new study from Brown University identifies significant ethical concerns with using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health advice. Researchers found that these systems often violate professional standards even when prompted to act as therapists. The work calls for better safeguards before deploying such tools in sensitive areas.

Professor Ludvig Beckman in political science at Stockholm University is resigning from his position on the Swedish Migration Agency's ethical council. He is protesting the deportation policy for teenagers who grew up in Sweden, which he believes violates the constitution. Beckman had an appointment until June 2027.

08 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Edson Fachin, presidente della Corte Suprema Federale del Brasile (STF), spinge per un codice etico che divide persino i ministri sostenitori in mezzo a una crisi d'immagine legata al caso Banco Master. I sostenitori temono che il dibattito possa indebolire la corte e apparire come un'ammissione di colpe. Fachin mira a costruire consenso, potenzialmente rinviando le discussioni dopo le elezioni.