Ethics
OpenAI’s pivot to porn is problematic – but lucrative
For all its promise to transform industries and uplift civilisation, the easiest way to commercialise artificial intelligence is still through the basest human instincts
FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbots of Alphabet, Meta and others
THE US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday said it is seeking information from several companies including Alphabet, Meta Platforms and OpenAI that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots, on how...
Brain cells on silicon chips: The rise of ‘biological computers’
These machines could chart new paths in computing, with applications that include personalised medicine
AI is learning to lie, scheme and threaten its creators
These deceptive behaviours appear to be linked to the emergence of ‘reasoning’ models – AI systems that work through problems step-by-step rather than generating instant responses
The UK Post Office scandal holds many important governance lessons
Company directors must understand the importance of exercising true independence, as well as be equipped with a diverse skill set
An ethics case study: AI in investment management
Use of AI in communication and other aspects of the investment process requires prudence, care, and oversight to ensure compliance
Ethics and compliance training shapes corporate culture
THE business landscape – plagued by economic headwinds, trade sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and staffing shortages, among others – is a shifting terrain that demands constant adaptation. In thi...
Middle managers the weak link in ethics and compliance, new study finds
SINGAPORE’s middle managers need to step up. In the past year, they were the least responsive among the leaders in their organisations in dealing with their companies’ compliance risks and challenges,...
Beware the Trojan Horse of lavish gifts and entertainment
IT IS that time of the year again when companies send out red packets, bak kwa (pork jerky) and oranges.
What is plagiarism? Why is it in the news again?
WITH so much information available at the touch of a keyboard or screen, it’s easier than ever to take the work of others and pass it off as one’s own.
