BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal endoscopy technology has significantly improved the diagnostic accuracy and the successful treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.However,a series of ethical issues have emerged,such as exp...BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal endoscopy technology has significantly improved the diagnostic accuracy and the successful treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.However,a series of ethical issues have emerged,such as expanding treatment indications,which affect the fair distribution of medical resources.There is limited research on ethical issues in the field of digestive endoscopy.AIM To investigate the level of ethical awareness among gastrointestinal endoscopy practitioners and analyze the ethical issues involved in gastrointestinal endoscopy technology.METHODS A questionnaire survey was performed to collect relevant data(gender,age,degree of education,professional title,personnel category,the level of understanding medical ethical principles,ethics training and its learning pathways)from gastrointestinal endoscopy practitioners at the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University and Dalian Friendship Hospital,including licensed physicians and nurses(including trainees and graduate students).RESULTS The majority of gastrointestinal endoscopy practitioners have received training on ethics,but there is still considerable room for improvement in their ethical awareness.Different learning pathways may affect the mastery of ethical principles, and understanding of ethical principles is more easily achieved through hospital ethics institutions.CONCLUSIONTo address the ethical issues in gastrointestinal endoscopy technology, it is necessary to enhance the humanisticeducation of gastrointestinal endoscopy practitioners, incorporate ethical standards into the technology assessmentprocess, and establish a patient-centered diagnostic and treatment model to improve the ethical awareness of practitionersand achieve a balance between technology and ethics.展开更多
Background:With the rapid development of modern emerging technologies,the ethical dilemmas and social controversies triggered by scientific and technological activities have become increasingly prominent.How to guide ...Background:With the rapid development of modern emerging technologies,the ethical dilemmas and social controversies triggered by scientific and technological activities have become increasingly prominent.How to guide technology for good and prevent and control technological risks has become an important issue of global concern.Research on science and technology ethics is dedicated to integrating ethical theories into governance practices and constructing ethical models that adapt to the development of the times.Methods:This article systematically reviews the six core approaches of scientific and technological ethics thought,including technological autonomy and political philosophy criticism,responsibility ethics and intergenerational obligations,technological intermediation and the integration of life and the world,ethical principles and normative frameworks,participatory governance and ethical practice innovation,as well as domain-specific ethical norms,thereby constructing an ethical analysis framework applicable to medical technology risks.And cross-analysis was conducted by taking medical events such as gene editing and xenotransplantation as examples.Results:Research shows that a single ethical approach has limitations in addressing complex medical ethical challenges,while the six approaches are complementary and synergistic.By criticizing technological autonomy,establishing a responsibility ethics orientation,setting the bottom line of ethical principles,promoting participatory governance,formulating domain norms,and continuously reflecting on the intermediary nature of technology,a multi-level and dynamically adaptive governance system for scientific and technological ethics can be constructed.Conclusion:The key to addressing contemporary medical ethics challenges lies in the comprehensive application of science and technology ethics theories and the integration of ethical considerations throughout the entire process of scientific and technological research and development.In the future,a governance framework that adapts to the development of new technologies should be established to promote cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary ethical dialogue and public participation,ensuring that scientific and technological innovation always serves the dignity of human life and overall well-being.展开更多
This paper expands Prasenjit Duara’s proposal that Asian religions and philosophies offer hope for a sustainable future.After outlining Duara’s sociology of history that describes the crisis of global modernity in t...This paper expands Prasenjit Duara’s proposal that Asian religions and philosophies offer hope for a sustainable future.After outlining Duara’s sociology of history that describes the crisis of global modernity in terms of three global changes,namely the rise of non-western nations,the crisis of climate change,and the decline of religious or transcendent sources of authority,Duara proposes that grassroots organizations coupled with Asian religious and philosophical beliefs and practices offer different ways of understanding the relationship between the person and the environment,and between our universal-planetary interests and our national interests.Drawing from Asian and Pacific indigenous teachings,I propose a type of depth ecology called“existential parity”that all things and creatures have value,generating a moral corollary called the“existential commitment”that humans take responsibility for the environment and each other.The existential commitment offers an environmental ethics that promotes sustainable agriculture to feed the world’s population.Pacific agroforestry practices can be implemented in urban settings to help mitigate climate change and food shortages.展开更多
This study addresses the challenges confronting the ideological and political construction of general artificial intelligence curriculum-namely,the dilution of value guidance amid pluralistic intellectual currents,the...This study addresses the challenges confronting the ideological and political construction of general artificial intelligence curriculum-namely,the dilution of value guidance amid pluralistic intellectual currents,the superficial internalization of concepts resulting from didactic pedagogy,and the ineffectiveness of character cultivation stemming from fragmented and decontextualized techno-ethical cases.This paper proposes centering the value proposition on“Serving the Nation through Science and Technology”.Leveraging the deeply integrated industry-academia-research-application synergy,we integrate ideological and political elements into the comprehensive technological practice workflow.To achieve this,we(1)incorporate authentic enterprise project practicums to foster students’sense of responsibility;(2)construct a virtual debate platform on technology ethics dilemmas to develop ethical discernment;and(3)organize solution competitions targeting urgent social problems to incubate technology-for-good initiatives.Collectively,these approaches enhance students’technological mission awareness,ethical sensitivity,and social responsibility.展开更多
In recent years bird hunting has become a topical issue in public debate in Poland.Some organizations and communities actively engaged in nature conservation efforts propose a complete ban on hunting,arguing it needs ...In recent years bird hunting has become a topical issue in public debate in Poland.Some organizations and communities actively engaged in nature conservation efforts propose a complete ban on hunting,arguing it needs to be introduced for ethical reasons and to ensure a more effective species protection.This discussion frequently involves cases when hunters break the law,illustrated by photographs published on social media,documenting culling of legally protected species.In response hunters mention the need to verify the sources and the context for published materials.展开更多
Theintegration of human factors into artificial intelligence(AI)systems has emerged as a critical research frontier,particularly in reinforcement learning(RL),where human-AI interaction(HAII)presents both opportunitie...Theintegration of human factors into artificial intelligence(AI)systems has emerged as a critical research frontier,particularly in reinforcement learning(RL),where human-AI interaction(HAII)presents both opportunities and challenges.As RL continues to demonstrate remarkable success in model-free and partially observable environments,its real-world deployment increasingly requires effective collaboration with human operators and stakeholders.This article systematically examines HAII techniques in RL through both theoretical analysis and practical case studies.We establish a conceptual framework built upon three fundamental pillars of effective human-AI collaboration:computational trust modeling,system usability,and decision understandability.Our comprehensive review organizes HAII methods into five key categories:(1)learning from human feedback,including various shaping approaches;(2)learning from human demonstration through inverse RL and imitation learning;(3)shared autonomy architectures for dynamic control allocation;(4)human-in-the-loop querying strategies for active learning;and(5)explainable RL techniques for interpretable policy generation.Recent state-of-the-art works are critically reviewed,with particular emphasis on advances incorporating large language models in human-AI interaction research.To illustrate some concepts,we present three detailed case studies:an empirical trust model for farmers adopting AI-driven agricultural management systems,the implementation of ethical constraints in roboticmotion planning through human-guided RL,and an experimental investigation of human trust dynamics using a multi-armed bandit paradigm.These applications demonstrate how HAII principles can enhance RL systems’practical utility while bridging the gap between theoretical RL and real-world human-centered applications,ultimately contributing to more deployable and socially beneficial intelligent systems.展开更多
Background:Medical artificial intelligence(MAI)is a synthesis of medical science and artificial intelligence development,serving as a crucial field in the current advancement and application of AI.In the process of de...Background:Medical artificial intelligence(MAI)is a synthesis of medical science and artificial intelligence development,serving as a crucial field in the current advancement and application of AI.In the process of developing medical AI,there may arise not only legal risks such as infringement of privacy rights and health rights but also ethical risks stemming from violations of the principles of beneficence and non-maleficence.Methods:To effectively address the damages caused by MAI in the future,it is necessary to establish a hierarchical governance system with MAI.This paper examines the systematic collection of local practices in China and the induction and integration of legal remedies for the damage of MAI.Results:To effectively address the ethical and legal challenges of medical artificial intelligence,a hierarchical regulatory system should be established,which based on the impact of intervention measures on natural rights and differences in intervention timing.This paper finally obtains a legal hierarchical governance system corresponding to the ethical risks and legal risks of MAI in China.Conclusion:The Chinese government has formed a multi-agent governance system based on the impact of risks on rights and the timing of legal intervention,which provides a reference for other countries to follow up on the research on MAI risk management.展开更多
Deepfake is a sort of fake media made by advanced AI methods like Generative Adversarial Networks(GANs).Deepfake technology has many useful uses in education and entertainment,but it also raises a lot of ethical,socia...Deepfake is a sort of fake media made by advanced AI methods like Generative Adversarial Networks(GANs).Deepfake technology has many useful uses in education and entertainment,but it also raises a lot of ethical,social,and security issues,such as identity theft,the dissemination of false information,and privacy violations.This study seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of several methods for identifying and circumventing Deepfakes,with a particular focus on image-based Deepfakes.There are three main types of detection methods:classical,machine learning(ML)and deep learning(DL)-based,and hybrid methods.There are three main types of preventative methods:technical,legal,and moral.The study investigates the effectiveness of several detection approaches,such as convolutional neural networks(CNNs),frequency domain analysis,and hybrid CNN-LSTM models,focusing on the respective advantages and disadvantages of each method.We also look at new technologies like Explainable Artificial Intelligence(XAI)and blockchain-based frameworks.The essay looks at the use of algorithmic protocols,watermarking,and blockchain-based content verification as possible ways to stop certain things from happening.Recent advancements,including adversarial training and anti-Deepfake data generation,are essential because of their potential to alleviate rising concerns.This reviewshows that there aremajor problems,such as the difficulty of improving the capabilities of existing systems,the high running expenses,and the risk of being attacked by enemies.It stresses the importance of working together across fields,including academia,business,and government,to create robust,scalable,and ethical solutions.Themain goals of futurework should be to create lightweight,real-timedetection systems,connect them to large language models(LLMs),and put in place worldwide regulatory frameworks.This essay argues for a complete and varied plan to keep digital information real and build confidence in a time when media is driven by artificial intelligence.It uses both technical and non-technical means.展开更多
The advent of artificial intelligence(AI)in recent years has brought about transformative changes across various sectors,including healthcare.In nursing practice,education,and research,AI has the potential to revoluti...The advent of artificial intelligence(AI)in recent years has brought about transformative changes across various sectors,including healthcare.In nursing practice,education,and research,AI has the potential to revolutionize traditional methodologies,enhance learning experiences,and improve patient outcomes.Integrating AI tools and techniques can provide clinicians with smarter clinical solutions and nursing students with more robust and interactive learning environments,while also advancing research capabilities in the field.Despite the promising prospects,the incorporation of AI into nursing practice,education,and research presents several challenges.Firstly,there is a concern about the potential displacement of human roles in nursing due to automation,which may affect the human-centric nature of nursing care.Secondly,there are issues related to the lag in AI competency among nurses.Many current nursing curricula do not include comprehensive AI training,leading to a lack of preparedness in utilizing these technologies effectively.Lastly,the ethical implications of AI in healthcare,such as data privacy,patient consent,and the potential for biased algorithms,need to be meticulously addressed.To harness the full potential of AI in nursing practice,education,and research,several strategic actions including reinvesting in humanistic practice,revising core competencies and curriculum,and developing new ethical guidelines.展开更多
Background Clinical brain-computer interface(BCI)for mental disorders is an emerging interdisciplinary research field,posing new ethical concerns and challenges,yet lacking practical ethical governance guidelines for ...Background Clinical brain-computer interface(BCI)for mental disorders is an emerging interdisciplinary research field,posing new ethical concerns and challenges,yet lacking practical ethical governance guidelines for stakeholders and the entire community.Aims This study aims to establish a multidisciplinary consensus of principles for ethical governance of clinical BCI research for mental disorders and offer practical ethical guidance to stakeholders involved.Methods A systematic literature review,symposium and roundtable discussions,and a pre-Delphi(round 0)survey were conducted to form the questionnaire for the three-round modified Delphi study.Two rounds of surveys,followed by a third round of independent interviews of 25 experts from BCI-related research domains,were involved.We conducted quantitative analysis of responses and agreements among experts to reveal the consensus and differences regarding the ethical governance of mental BCI research from a multidisciplinary perspective.Results The Delphi panel emphasised important concerns of ethical review practices and ethical principles within the BCI context,identified qualified and highly influential institutions and personnel in conducting and advancing clinical BCI research,and recognised prioritised aspects in the risk-benefit evaluation.Experts expressed diverse opinions on specific ethical concerns,including concerns about invasive technology,its impact on humanity and potential social consequences.Agreement was reached that the practices of ethical governance of clinical BCI for mental disorders should focus on patient voluntariness,autonomy,long-term effects and related assessments of BCI interventions,as well as privacy protection,transparent reporting and ensuring that the research is conducted in qualified institutions with strong data security.Conclusions Ethical governance of clinical research on BCI for mental disorders should include interdisciplinary experts to balance various needs and incorporate the expertise of different stakeholders to avoid serious ethical issues.It requires scientifically grounded approaches,continuous monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure evidence-based policies,comprehensive risk assessments and transparency,thereby promoting responsible innovations and protecting patient rights and well-being.展开更多
This critical review looks at the assessment of the application of artificial intelligence in handling legal documents with specific reference to medical negligence cases with a view of identifying its transformative ...This critical review looks at the assessment of the application of artificial intelligence in handling legal documents with specific reference to medical negligence cases with a view of identifying its transformative potentialities, issues and ethical concerns. The review consolidates findings that show the impact of AI in improving the efficiency, accuracy and justice delivery in the legal profession. The studies show increased efficiency in speed of document review and enhancement of the accuracy of the reviewed documents, with time efficiency estimates of 60% reduction of time. However, the review also outlines some of the problems that continue to characterize AI, such as data quality problems, biased algorithms and the problem of the opaque decision-making system. This paper assesses ethical issues related to patient autonomy, justice and non-malignant suffering, with particular focus on patient privacy and fair process, and on potential unfairness to patients. This paper’s review of AI innovations finds that regulations lag behind AI developments, leading to unsettled issues regarding legal responsibility for AI and user control over AI-generated results and findings in legal proceedings. Some of the future avenues that are presented in the study are the future of XAI for legal purposes, utilizing federated learning for resolving privacy issues, and the need to foster adaptive regulation. Finally, the review advocates for Legal Subject Matter Experts to collaborate with legal informatics experts, ethicists, and policy makers to develop the best solutions to implement AI in medical negligence claims. It reasons that there is great potential for AI to have a deep impact on the practice of law but when done, it must do so in a way that respects justice and on the Rights of Individuals.展开更多
River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by gen...River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by generations of water resources professionals.Rooted in river ecology,it offers a framework for advancing modern water governance systems and capabilities.This paper examines eight dimensions of river ethics to provide actionable recommendations:enhancing knowledge systems on water,rivers,and lakes;addressing critical challenges in water governance to strengthen the foundational role of water authorities in ensuring water security,resource management,ecological sustainability and environmental protection;optimizing water project planning to mitigate ecological impacts;ensuring high standards in the lifecycle management of water projects;refining water diversion strategies for precise scheduling;utilizing ecosystem complexity for river and lake restoration;implementing tiered management of water-related disasters;and driving reforms to modernize water governance systems and mechanisms.展开更多
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death,requiring innovative approaches for prevention,diagnosis,and treatment.Personalized medicine customizes interventions according to individual characteristics,with...Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death,requiring innovative approaches for prevention,diagnosis,and treatment.Personalized medicine customizes interventions according to individual characteristics,with artificial intelligence(AI)playing a key role in analyzing complex data to improve diagnostic accuracy,predict outcomes,and optimize therapies.AI can identify patterns in imaging and biomarkers,facilitating the earlier detection of medical conditions.Wearable devices and health applications facilitate continuous monitoring and personalized care.Emerging fields such as digital Chinese medicine offer additional perspectives by integrating traditional diagnostic principles with modern digital tools,contributing to holistic and individualized cardiovascular care.This study examines the advancements and challenges in personalized cardiovascular medicine,highlighting the need to address issues such as data privacy,algorithmic bias,and accessibility to promote the equitable application of personalized medicine.展开更多
The Ethical Turn is commonly supposed to have occurred around 1988.In that year,Wayne C.Booth published The Company We Keep,a book considered to be the first attempt to rehabilitate moral judgement in literary critics...The Ethical Turn is commonly supposed to have occurred around 1988.In that year,Wayne C.Booth published The Company We Keep,a book considered to be the first attempt to rehabilitate moral judgement in literary critics and theory.The Ethical Turn can have various consequences for literary theory and criticism.In this paper,I try to describe and examine some,mainly those that concern the possibility of an ethics-based narratology.Are the attempts to define it in the last thirty years satisfactory?What kind of description of narrative structures can they give us?Must an ethics-based narratology be focused on the notion of character?Can it deal with the notion of plot,with the problem of temporality?Should it be necessarily linked with one of the different schools of ethical philosophy?Do different philosophical tendencies lead us to different kinds of narratology?After discussing these questions,I propose some paths for future research in moral narratology.展开更多
We hereby comment on the interesting systematic review by Grewal et al where they have provided an overall picture of the current status of available tele-health programs in the United States with emphasis on the Amaz...We hereby comment on the interesting systematic review by Grewal et al where they have provided an overall picture of the current status of available tele-health programs in the United States with emphasis on the Amazon Clinic.Their analysis is an appreciable effort in discovering the features available and features lacking in these tele-health programs.The concept of tele-health originated to curtail the need for physical attendance of patients at health clinics,and has been beneficial during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.We implore that the pearls and pitfalls of these programs have to be understood by policymakers prior to forming a consensus regarding the availability,accessibility and affordability of these programs as methods of healthcare delivery.Unrestricted proliferation of tele-health programs in their current form may pose threats to patient and provider safety and medicolegal liability.However,patients and providers must work together to improve them to meet their expectations and enable them to provide the best care for the ailing public.展开更多
This article explores the ethical considerations surrounding the reporting of offlabel and experimental treatments in medical case reports,with a focus on fields such as oncology,psychiatry,and pediatrics.It emphasize...This article explores the ethical considerations surrounding the reporting of offlabel and experimental treatments in medical case reports,with a focus on fields such as oncology,psychiatry,and pediatrics.It emphasizes the balance between innovation and evidence-based medicine,highlighting the critical role of case reports in disseminating clinical experiences and advancing medical knowledge.The discussion delves into the ethical framework guiding case reporting,including principles of patient autonomy,informed consent,non-maleficence,beneficence,justice,and transparency.Challenges such as negative outcome reporting,commercial interests,and the balance between innovation and caution are examined.Recommendations for ethical vigilance,the development of comprehensive guidelines,and the role of regulatory bodies are proposed to ensure patient safety and uphold scientific integrity.The article concludes by underscoring the importance of a collaborative effort among clinicians,researchers,ethicists,and regulatory bodies to foster the responsible advancement of medical science while adhering to the highest ethical standards.展开更多
Measuring the impact of AI systems The recent 2025 AI Index Report from Stanford University revealed that skepticism about the ethical conduct of AI companies is growing,and trust in fairness is shrinking.There is als...Measuring the impact of AI systems The recent 2025 AI Index Report from Stanford University revealed that skepticism about the ethical conduct of AI companies is growing,and trust in fairness is shrinking.There is also less confidence that personal data will be protected and fewer people believe AI systems are unbiased and free of discrimination.Trust and transparency are essential for AI to deliver on its promises in a safe and responsible way.Governments are stepping up with new AI-related regulations,and international standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 have been developed to support them,but a lot more needs to be done to reduce potential risks and address societal concerns.展开更多
The editors regret that the following statements were missing in the published version for the following articles that appeared in previous issues of Data Science and Management:1.“Audiovisual speech recognition base...The editors regret that the following statements were missing in the published version for the following articles that appeared in previous issues of Data Science and Management:1.“Audiovisual speech recognition based on a deep convolutional neural network”(Data Science and Management,2024,7(1):25–34).https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsm.2023.10.002.Ethics statement:The authors declare the Institutional Ethics Committee confirmed that no ethical review was required for this study.The authors have taken the participants’permission and consent to participate in this study.展开更多
This study applies the basic theories of“Ethical Literary Criticism”proposed by Nie Zhenzhao to Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons,focusing on the ethical predicament Joe Keller faces in his specific ethical identity...This study applies the basic theories of“Ethical Literary Criticism”proposed by Nie Zhenzhao to Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons,focusing on the ethical predicament Joe Keller faces in his specific ethical identity within the ethical environment of his time.It further points out the process and the consequence of his ethical choices in the conflict between family interests and social responsibilities,so as to reveal the ethical teaching function of the play.Joe’s ethical predicament arises from the contradiction between his family roles and his desire for interests as a businessman.In this conflict,the interaction of the human factor and the animal factor within the“Sphinx factor”causes Joe to make two different ethical choices.Through Joe’s tragic fate,Miller reveals the ethical enlightenment in All My Sons:Individuals,families,and society are inextricably linked,so today’s citizens need to recognize their inherent social nature and fulfill ethical duties in both personal and social aspects.Miller uses the play to criticize the ethical ethos of 20th-century American society and calls on readers to reevaluate the instrumental rationality behind the American Dream.展开更多
On 17 October 2024,the American Geophysical Union(AGU)in Washington,DC,USA,released the Ethical Framework Principles for Climate Intervention Research[1],a set of guidelines designed to help scientists,funders,policym...On 17 October 2024,the American Geophysical Union(AGU)in Washington,DC,USA,released the Ethical Framework Principles for Climate Intervention Research[1],a set of guidelines designed to help scientists,funders,policymakers,and private entities research and govern geoengineering technologies as ethically as possible.Commissioned in 2022 by the AGU Board of Directors and produced with internal funding only,the document advocates that geoengineering research projects fully consider all possible risks and benefits-environmental,sociocultural,and geopolitical-and include input from any groups such projects might impact.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal endoscopy technology has significantly improved the diagnostic accuracy and the successful treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.However,a series of ethical issues have emerged,such as expanding treatment indications,which affect the fair distribution of medical resources.There is limited research on ethical issues in the field of digestive endoscopy.AIM To investigate the level of ethical awareness among gastrointestinal endoscopy practitioners and analyze the ethical issues involved in gastrointestinal endoscopy technology.METHODS A questionnaire survey was performed to collect relevant data(gender,age,degree of education,professional title,personnel category,the level of understanding medical ethical principles,ethics training and its learning pathways)from gastrointestinal endoscopy practitioners at the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University and Dalian Friendship Hospital,including licensed physicians and nurses(including trainees and graduate students).RESULTS The majority of gastrointestinal endoscopy practitioners have received training on ethics,but there is still considerable room for improvement in their ethical awareness.Different learning pathways may affect the mastery of ethical principles, and understanding of ethical principles is more easily achieved through hospital ethics institutions.CONCLUSIONTo address the ethical issues in gastrointestinal endoscopy technology, it is necessary to enhance the humanisticeducation of gastrointestinal endoscopy practitioners, incorporate ethical standards into the technology assessmentprocess, and establish a patient-centered diagnostic and treatment model to improve the ethical awareness of practitionersand achieve a balance between technology and ethics.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2024YFA0917200)the Projects of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention(Grant No.BB2110240093)World Medical History under the Education Innovation Plan of the University of Science and Technology of China(Grant No.2024YCHX07).
文摘Background:With the rapid development of modern emerging technologies,the ethical dilemmas and social controversies triggered by scientific and technological activities have become increasingly prominent.How to guide technology for good and prevent and control technological risks has become an important issue of global concern.Research on science and technology ethics is dedicated to integrating ethical theories into governance practices and constructing ethical models that adapt to the development of the times.Methods:This article systematically reviews the six core approaches of scientific and technological ethics thought,including technological autonomy and political philosophy criticism,responsibility ethics and intergenerational obligations,technological intermediation and the integration of life and the world,ethical principles and normative frameworks,participatory governance and ethical practice innovation,as well as domain-specific ethical norms,thereby constructing an ethical analysis framework applicable to medical technology risks.And cross-analysis was conducted by taking medical events such as gene editing and xenotransplantation as examples.Results:Research shows that a single ethical approach has limitations in addressing complex medical ethical challenges,while the six approaches are complementary and synergistic.By criticizing technological autonomy,establishing a responsibility ethics orientation,setting the bottom line of ethical principles,promoting participatory governance,formulating domain norms,and continuously reflecting on the intermediary nature of technology,a multi-level and dynamically adaptive governance system for scientific and technological ethics can be constructed.Conclusion:The key to addressing contemporary medical ethics challenges lies in the comprehensive application of science and technology ethics theories and the integration of ethical considerations throughout the entire process of scientific and technological research and development.In the future,a governance framework that adapts to the development of new technologies should be established to promote cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary ethical dialogue and public participation,ensuring that scientific and technological innovation always serves the dignity of human life and overall well-being.
文摘This paper expands Prasenjit Duara’s proposal that Asian religions and philosophies offer hope for a sustainable future.After outlining Duara’s sociology of history that describes the crisis of global modernity in terms of three global changes,namely the rise of non-western nations,the crisis of climate change,and the decline of religious or transcendent sources of authority,Duara proposes that grassroots organizations coupled with Asian religious and philosophical beliefs and practices offer different ways of understanding the relationship between the person and the environment,and between our universal-planetary interests and our national interests.Drawing from Asian and Pacific indigenous teachings,I propose a type of depth ecology called“existential parity”that all things and creatures have value,generating a moral corollary called the“existential commitment”that humans take responsibility for the environment and each other.The existential commitment offers an environmental ethics that promotes sustainable agriculture to feed the world’s population.Pacific agroforestry practices can be implemented in urban settings to help mitigate climate change and food shortages.
基金supported by 2024 General Program from the Beijing Association of Higher Education(MS2024232).
文摘This study addresses the challenges confronting the ideological and political construction of general artificial intelligence curriculum-namely,the dilution of value guidance amid pluralistic intellectual currents,the superficial internalization of concepts resulting from didactic pedagogy,and the ineffectiveness of character cultivation stemming from fragmented and decontextualized techno-ethical cases.This paper proposes centering the value proposition on“Serving the Nation through Science and Technology”.Leveraging the deeply integrated industry-academia-research-application synergy,we integrate ideological and political elements into the comprehensive technological practice workflow.To achieve this,we(1)incorporate authentic enterprise project practicums to foster students’sense of responsibility;(2)construct a virtual debate platform on technology ethics dilemmas to develop ethical discernment;and(3)organize solution competitions targeting urgent social problems to incubate technology-for-good initiatives.Collectively,these approaches enhance students’technological mission awareness,ethical sensitivity,and social responsibility.
文摘In recent years bird hunting has become a topical issue in public debate in Poland.Some organizations and communities actively engaged in nature conservation efforts propose a complete ban on hunting,arguing it needs to be introduced for ethical reasons and to ensure a more effective species protection.This discussion frequently involves cases when hunters break the law,illustrated by photographs published on social media,documenting culling of legally protected species.In response hunters mention the need to verify the sources and the context for published materials.
基金funded by the U.S.Department of Education under Grant Number ED#P116S210005the National Science Foundation under Grant Numbers 2226936 and 2420405.
文摘Theintegration of human factors into artificial intelligence(AI)systems has emerged as a critical research frontier,particularly in reinforcement learning(RL),where human-AI interaction(HAII)presents both opportunities and challenges.As RL continues to demonstrate remarkable success in model-free and partially observable environments,its real-world deployment increasingly requires effective collaboration with human operators and stakeholders.This article systematically examines HAII techniques in RL through both theoretical analysis and practical case studies.We establish a conceptual framework built upon three fundamental pillars of effective human-AI collaboration:computational trust modeling,system usability,and decision understandability.Our comprehensive review organizes HAII methods into five key categories:(1)learning from human feedback,including various shaping approaches;(2)learning from human demonstration through inverse RL and imitation learning;(3)shared autonomy architectures for dynamic control allocation;(4)human-in-the-loop querying strategies for active learning;and(5)explainable RL techniques for interpretable policy generation.Recent state-of-the-art works are critically reviewed,with particular emphasis on advances incorporating large language models in human-AI interaction research.To illustrate some concepts,we present three detailed case studies:an empirical trust model for farmers adopting AI-driven agricultural management systems,the implementation of ethical constraints in roboticmotion planning through human-guided RL,and an experimental investigation of human trust dynamics using a multi-armed bandit paradigm.These applications demonstrate how HAII principles can enhance RL systems’practical utility while bridging the gap between theoretical RL and real-world human-centered applications,ultimately contributing to more deployable and socially beneficial intelligent systems.
基金funded by China Law Society 2025 Annual Legal Research,Project grant number:CLS(2025)Y04.
文摘Background:Medical artificial intelligence(MAI)is a synthesis of medical science and artificial intelligence development,serving as a crucial field in the current advancement and application of AI.In the process of developing medical AI,there may arise not only legal risks such as infringement of privacy rights and health rights but also ethical risks stemming from violations of the principles of beneficence and non-maleficence.Methods:To effectively address the damages caused by MAI in the future,it is necessary to establish a hierarchical governance system with MAI.This paper examines the systematic collection of local practices in China and the induction and integration of legal remedies for the damage of MAI.Results:To effectively address the ethical and legal challenges of medical artificial intelligence,a hierarchical regulatory system should be established,which based on the impact of intervention measures on natural rights and differences in intervention timing.This paper finally obtains a legal hierarchical governance system corresponding to the ethical risks and legal risks of MAI in China.Conclusion:The Chinese government has formed a multi-agent governance system based on the impact of risks on rights and the timing of legal intervention,which provides a reference for other countries to follow up on the research on MAI risk management.
基金funded by the Arab Open University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Deepfake is a sort of fake media made by advanced AI methods like Generative Adversarial Networks(GANs).Deepfake technology has many useful uses in education and entertainment,but it also raises a lot of ethical,social,and security issues,such as identity theft,the dissemination of false information,and privacy violations.This study seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of several methods for identifying and circumventing Deepfakes,with a particular focus on image-based Deepfakes.There are three main types of detection methods:classical,machine learning(ML)and deep learning(DL)-based,and hybrid methods.There are three main types of preventative methods:technical,legal,and moral.The study investigates the effectiveness of several detection approaches,such as convolutional neural networks(CNNs),frequency domain analysis,and hybrid CNN-LSTM models,focusing on the respective advantages and disadvantages of each method.We also look at new technologies like Explainable Artificial Intelligence(XAI)and blockchain-based frameworks.The essay looks at the use of algorithmic protocols,watermarking,and blockchain-based content verification as possible ways to stop certain things from happening.Recent advancements,including adversarial training and anti-Deepfake data generation,are essential because of their potential to alleviate rising concerns.This reviewshows that there aremajor problems,such as the difficulty of improving the capabilities of existing systems,the high running expenses,and the risk of being attacked by enemies.It stresses the importance of working together across fields,including academia,business,and government,to create robust,scalable,and ethical solutions.Themain goals of futurework should be to create lightweight,real-timedetection systems,connect them to large language models(LLMs),and put in place worldwide regulatory frameworks.This essay argues for a complete and varied plan to keep digital information real and build confidence in a time when media is driven by artificial intelligence.It uses both technical and non-technical means.
文摘The advent of artificial intelligence(AI)in recent years has brought about transformative changes across various sectors,including healthcare.In nursing practice,education,and research,AI has the potential to revolutionize traditional methodologies,enhance learning experiences,and improve patient outcomes.Integrating AI tools and techniques can provide clinicians with smarter clinical solutions and nursing students with more robust and interactive learning environments,while also advancing research capabilities in the field.Despite the promising prospects,the incorporation of AI into nursing practice,education,and research presents several challenges.Firstly,there is a concern about the potential displacement of human roles in nursing due to automation,which may affect the human-centric nature of nursing care.Secondly,there are issues related to the lag in AI competency among nurses.Many current nursing curricula do not include comprehensive AI training,leading to a lack of preparedness in utilizing these technologies effectively.Lastly,the ethical implications of AI in healthcare,such as data privacy,patient consent,and the potential for biased algorithms,need to be meticulously addressed.To harness the full potential of AI in nursing practice,education,and research,several strategic actions including reinvesting in humanistic practice,revising core competencies and curriculum,and developing new ethical guidelines.
基金funded by the Shanghai Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project (2021BZX008)the National Social Science Foundation of China (23BZX110)the National Office for Philosophy and Social Science (20&ZD045).
文摘Background Clinical brain-computer interface(BCI)for mental disorders is an emerging interdisciplinary research field,posing new ethical concerns and challenges,yet lacking practical ethical governance guidelines for stakeholders and the entire community.Aims This study aims to establish a multidisciplinary consensus of principles for ethical governance of clinical BCI research for mental disorders and offer practical ethical guidance to stakeholders involved.Methods A systematic literature review,symposium and roundtable discussions,and a pre-Delphi(round 0)survey were conducted to form the questionnaire for the three-round modified Delphi study.Two rounds of surveys,followed by a third round of independent interviews of 25 experts from BCI-related research domains,were involved.We conducted quantitative analysis of responses and agreements among experts to reveal the consensus and differences regarding the ethical governance of mental BCI research from a multidisciplinary perspective.Results The Delphi panel emphasised important concerns of ethical review practices and ethical principles within the BCI context,identified qualified and highly influential institutions and personnel in conducting and advancing clinical BCI research,and recognised prioritised aspects in the risk-benefit evaluation.Experts expressed diverse opinions on specific ethical concerns,including concerns about invasive technology,its impact on humanity and potential social consequences.Agreement was reached that the practices of ethical governance of clinical BCI for mental disorders should focus on patient voluntariness,autonomy,long-term effects and related assessments of BCI interventions,as well as privacy protection,transparent reporting and ensuring that the research is conducted in qualified institutions with strong data security.Conclusions Ethical governance of clinical research on BCI for mental disorders should include interdisciplinary experts to balance various needs and incorporate the expertise of different stakeholders to avoid serious ethical issues.It requires scientifically grounded approaches,continuous monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure evidence-based policies,comprehensive risk assessments and transparency,thereby promoting responsible innovations and protecting patient rights and well-being.
文摘This critical review looks at the assessment of the application of artificial intelligence in handling legal documents with specific reference to medical negligence cases with a view of identifying its transformative potentialities, issues and ethical concerns. The review consolidates findings that show the impact of AI in improving the efficiency, accuracy and justice delivery in the legal profession. The studies show increased efficiency in speed of document review and enhancement of the accuracy of the reviewed documents, with time efficiency estimates of 60% reduction of time. However, the review also outlines some of the problems that continue to characterize AI, such as data quality problems, biased algorithms and the problem of the opaque decision-making system. This paper assesses ethical issues related to patient autonomy, justice and non-malignant suffering, with particular focus on patient privacy and fair process, and on potential unfairness to patients. This paper’s review of AI innovations finds that regulations lag behind AI developments, leading to unsettled issues regarding legal responsibility for AI and user control over AI-generated results and findings in legal proceedings. Some of the future avenues that are presented in the study are the future of XAI for legal purposes, utilizing federated learning for resolving privacy issues, and the need to foster adaptive regulation. Finally, the review advocates for Legal Subject Matter Experts to collaborate with legal informatics experts, ethicists, and policy makers to develop the best solutions to implement AI in medical negligence claims. It reasons that there is great potential for AI to have a deep impact on the practice of law but when done, it must do so in a way that respects justice and on the Rights of Individuals.
基金Three Gorges Follow-up Work Fund,Grant/Award Number:WE0161A042024National Key Research Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2024YFC3210900。
文摘River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by generations of water resources professionals.Rooted in river ecology,it offers a framework for advancing modern water governance systems and capabilities.This paper examines eight dimensions of river ethics to provide actionable recommendations:enhancing knowledge systems on water,rivers,and lakes;addressing critical challenges in water governance to strengthen the foundational role of water authorities in ensuring water security,resource management,ecological sustainability and environmental protection;optimizing water project planning to mitigate ecological impacts;ensuring high standards in the lifecycle management of water projects;refining water diversion strategies for precise scheduling;utilizing ecosystem complexity for river and lake restoration;implementing tiered management of water-related disasters;and driving reforms to modernize water governance systems and mechanisms.
文摘Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death,requiring innovative approaches for prevention,diagnosis,and treatment.Personalized medicine customizes interventions according to individual characteristics,with artificial intelligence(AI)playing a key role in analyzing complex data to improve diagnostic accuracy,predict outcomes,and optimize therapies.AI can identify patterns in imaging and biomarkers,facilitating the earlier detection of medical conditions.Wearable devices and health applications facilitate continuous monitoring and personalized care.Emerging fields such as digital Chinese medicine offer additional perspectives by integrating traditional diagnostic principles with modern digital tools,contributing to holistic and individualized cardiovascular care.This study examines the advancements and challenges in personalized cardiovascular medicine,highlighting the need to address issues such as data privacy,algorithmic bias,and accessibility to promote the equitable application of personalized medicine.
文摘The Ethical Turn is commonly supposed to have occurred around 1988.In that year,Wayne C.Booth published The Company We Keep,a book considered to be the first attempt to rehabilitate moral judgement in literary critics and theory.The Ethical Turn can have various consequences for literary theory and criticism.In this paper,I try to describe and examine some,mainly those that concern the possibility of an ethics-based narratology.Are the attempts to define it in the last thirty years satisfactory?What kind of description of narrative structures can they give us?Must an ethics-based narratology be focused on the notion of character?Can it deal with the notion of plot,with the problem of temporality?Should it be necessarily linked with one of the different schools of ethical philosophy?Do different philosophical tendencies lead us to different kinds of narratology?After discussing these questions,I propose some paths for future research in moral narratology.
文摘We hereby comment on the interesting systematic review by Grewal et al where they have provided an overall picture of the current status of available tele-health programs in the United States with emphasis on the Amazon Clinic.Their analysis is an appreciable effort in discovering the features available and features lacking in these tele-health programs.The concept of tele-health originated to curtail the need for physical attendance of patients at health clinics,and has been beneficial during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.We implore that the pearls and pitfalls of these programs have to be understood by policymakers prior to forming a consensus regarding the availability,accessibility and affordability of these programs as methods of healthcare delivery.Unrestricted proliferation of tele-health programs in their current form may pose threats to patient and provider safety and medicolegal liability.However,patients and providers must work together to improve them to meet their expectations and enable them to provide the best care for the ailing public.
文摘This article explores the ethical considerations surrounding the reporting of offlabel and experimental treatments in medical case reports,with a focus on fields such as oncology,psychiatry,and pediatrics.It emphasizes the balance between innovation and evidence-based medicine,highlighting the critical role of case reports in disseminating clinical experiences and advancing medical knowledge.The discussion delves into the ethical framework guiding case reporting,including principles of patient autonomy,informed consent,non-maleficence,beneficence,justice,and transparency.Challenges such as negative outcome reporting,commercial interests,and the balance between innovation and caution are examined.Recommendations for ethical vigilance,the development of comprehensive guidelines,and the role of regulatory bodies are proposed to ensure patient safety and uphold scientific integrity.The article concludes by underscoring the importance of a collaborative effort among clinicians,researchers,ethicists,and regulatory bodies to foster the responsible advancement of medical science while adhering to the highest ethical standards.
文摘Measuring the impact of AI systems The recent 2025 AI Index Report from Stanford University revealed that skepticism about the ethical conduct of AI companies is growing,and trust in fairness is shrinking.There is also less confidence that personal data will be protected and fewer people believe AI systems are unbiased and free of discrimination.Trust and transparency are essential for AI to deliver on its promises in a safe and responsible way.Governments are stepping up with new AI-related regulations,and international standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 have been developed to support them,but a lot more needs to be done to reduce potential risks and address societal concerns.
文摘The editors regret that the following statements were missing in the published version for the following articles that appeared in previous issues of Data Science and Management:1.“Audiovisual speech recognition based on a deep convolutional neural network”(Data Science and Management,2024,7(1):25–34).https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsm.2023.10.002.Ethics statement:The authors declare the Institutional Ethics Committee confirmed that no ethical review was required for this study.The authors have taken the participants’permission and consent to participate in this study.
文摘This study applies the basic theories of“Ethical Literary Criticism”proposed by Nie Zhenzhao to Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons,focusing on the ethical predicament Joe Keller faces in his specific ethical identity within the ethical environment of his time.It further points out the process and the consequence of his ethical choices in the conflict between family interests and social responsibilities,so as to reveal the ethical teaching function of the play.Joe’s ethical predicament arises from the contradiction between his family roles and his desire for interests as a businessman.In this conflict,the interaction of the human factor and the animal factor within the“Sphinx factor”causes Joe to make two different ethical choices.Through Joe’s tragic fate,Miller reveals the ethical enlightenment in All My Sons:Individuals,families,and society are inextricably linked,so today’s citizens need to recognize their inherent social nature and fulfill ethical duties in both personal and social aspects.Miller uses the play to criticize the ethical ethos of 20th-century American society and calls on readers to reevaluate the instrumental rationality behind the American Dream.
文摘On 17 October 2024,the American Geophysical Union(AGU)in Washington,DC,USA,released the Ethical Framework Principles for Climate Intervention Research[1],a set of guidelines designed to help scientists,funders,policymakers,and private entities research and govern geoengineering technologies as ethically as possible.Commissioned in 2022 by the AGU Board of Directors and produced with internal funding only,the document advocates that geoengineering research projects fully consider all possible risks and benefits-environmental,sociocultural,and geopolitical-and include input from any groups such projects might impact.
