Ethics
Reuters report details Trump family's $864 million crypto income
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A Reuters investigation reveals that the Trump Organization earned $864 million in the first half of 2025, a 17-fold increase from the previous year, with over 90% stemming from cryptocurrency ventures. The report highlights sales of World Liberty tokens and the $TRUMP meme coin as key drivers. It raises concerns about self-enrichment and ties to investors with legal histories.
Supreme court approves first judicial ethics code after hermosilla case
Chile's Supreme Court approved its first Judicial Code of Ethics during the 2025 Reflection Days, in response to the Hermosilla case scandal. The document, drafted by Minister Adelita Ravanales, is consultative and establishes an Ethics Council to guide judges' conduct. It applies to jurisdictional roles and addresses challenges like artificial intelligence use.
Global AI Treaties Discussed in Summit
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An international summit has addressed global AI treaties, focusing on ethical standards and digital deception prevention. Participants from various nations discussed frameworks for responsible AI development.
Advancements in Prosocial AI Highlighted
A Forbes article on September 15, 2025, explores the path to prosocial AI, emphasizing its potential for societal good. The piece discusses how AI can be designed to promote positive outcomes. Experts call for ethical frameworks in AI development.
Research quantifies sycophancy issues in large language models
Two new studies reveal that leading AI models often agree with users' false or inappropriate statements, a behavior known as sycophancy. Researchers from multiple universities developed benchmarks to measure this tendency in both mathematical and social contexts. The findings highlight widespread issues across models, though some perform better than others.
Opposition Demands MP Resignation Over Filming
Opposition parties in Sweden have called for the resignation of a Sweden Democrat MP accused of filming teenagers without permission. The incident has sparked political controversy and demands for accountability. The MP has not yet responded publicly to the allegations.
Attorney General Bondi clashes with Blumenthal in Senate hearing
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Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on October 7, 2025, leading to a heated exchange with Senator Richard Blumenthal over ethics and past controversies. Bondi defended her integrity by referencing Blumenthal's 2010 military service scandal. The confrontation highlighted tensions around her Justice Department leadership.
Researchers explore blockchain for AI ethical alignment
A team of researchers, including those from Penn State University, has investigated how blockchain technology can enforce ethical boundaries on artificial intelligence systems. Their work, published in the Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, proposes a framework to ensure AI complies with human values. The study highlights blockchain's potential for transparency and accountability in AI decision-making.
Trump Jr. dismisses World Liberty Financial conflict concerns
Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff have brushed aside worries about potential conflicts of interest in the cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial. The project, backed by Trump family associates, aims to promote stablecoins and decentralized finance. Officials involved maintain that all activities comply with ethical standards.