The German Ethics Council has rejected a proposed ban on social media use for children under 14, stating that such a blanket prohibition is not the right tool to ensure necessary protection while acknowledging the role of digital services in communication and information needs.
The German Ethics Council has rejected a proposed ban on social media use for children under 14, stating that such a blanket prohibition is not the right tool. The council emphasized the importance of digital services for youth communication and information needs.
AI-generated campaign ads, including deepfakes, are appearing in US elections, with a Minnesota case highlighting potential violations of state law. Transparency advocates warn of harm to election integrity, while federal regulation remains uncertain.
Bipartisan Senate talks on crypto ethics legislation have hit a snag over a disputed enforcement provision that would allow state attorneys general to sue the Justice Department. Republicans are reportedly pushing for a weaker version, raising concerns about granting state officials authority over federal actions.
Campaigners led by FairSquare are launching a "Reboot FIFA" initiative, calling for an investigation into president Gianni Infantino. A class-action style complaint, to be submitted after the World Cup, alleges breaches of the FIFA code of ethics and seeks reforms in governance, transparency, and accountability.
Manuel Marlasca's son discusses journalistic ethics, the decline of crime reporting in major media, and the role of fiction in processing reality. He highlights the importance of rigor and verisimilitude in his novels, drawing from his 38 years covering crime.
A Guardian analysis reveals dozens of US Congress members and staffers took lavish, Aipac-funded trips to Israel since Oct 7, 2023, despite declining US public support for Israel's policies. The trips, costing over $4.2m, featured one-sided briefings and visits to settlements.
The US Senate is set to resume consideration of the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill passed by the House. The bill, which aims to give more authority to the commodities regulator over digital assets, faces debate over stablecoins and ethics provisions, with a potential Senate vote by August.
The Euphoria finale, despite its shocking deaths and religious undertones, is criticized for its confused narrative and unfocused themes, ultimately failing as an ethical lesson but offering a complex look at modern American hypocrisy and online culture.
The Euphoria series finale, despite its shocking deaths and biblical references, is criticized for a confused narrative. Rue's overdose and death occur mid-episode, shifting focus to Ali. The finale struggles to balance drug cartel plots with its examination of online grooming and societal addiction.
Brunello Cucinelli reported 14% first-quarter revenue growth while much of the luxury sector slows. Co-CEO Riccardo Stefanelli said the brand’s long-term, lower-margin and ethics-focused model is central to that performance.
Pope Leo's first encyclical, 'Magnifica humanitas', urges external regulation of AI to prevent domination, exclusion, and death, emphasizing human dignity, labor protection, and responsible tech governance.
Negotiations for a deal to end the war in Iran face potential setbacks over key issues. The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is worsening amid ongoing conflict. Pope Francis addresses AI ethics, urging global regulation. Plus, a look at the intersection of church and state in the US and changes in late-night television.
Pope Leo's first major papal document, a 43,000-word encyclical titled Magnifica Humanitas, warns of private companies' excessive power in AI development, risking new inequalities and governance challenges. He calls for robust legal frameworks, international cooperation, and strict ethical limits on AI in warfare.
Jecheon mayoral candidates Lee Sang-cheon (Democratic Party) and Kim Chang-gyu (People Power Party) engaged in a heated debate, focusing on personal attacks and accusations rather than policy. They traded barbs over ethics, past conduct, and campaign pledge fulfillment, with both threatening legal action.
Paris Match published a photo of French MP Charles Alloncle with his parliamentary aide, Sheherazade Khandani, initially calling her his "companion." The National Assembly president has referred the matter to the ethics watchdog, as employing family members is illegal for MPs since 2017. The magazine later changed the description to "a friend."
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy defended his sponsored YouTube road trip series, 'The Great American Road Trip,' before a Senate subcommittee. Democrats raised ethics concerns about companies with federal business sponsoring the trip, which reportedly cost up to $1 million.
Former Conservative defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace on April 30 due to concerns he breached rules on former ministers' employment. This followed the company securing a government missile contract, despite Shapps' claims of no involvement in defence work.
Financial disclosures reveal hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in Eli Lilly on Donald Trump's behalf in early 2026, coinciding with his administration's initiatives to expand access to obesity treatments like those produced by Lilly.
Pope Leo XIV is establishing a new Vatican commission to coordinate the Catholic Church's response to artificial intelligence. This move precedes his first encyclical, which will prioritize an ethics-based approach to AI and its impact on human dignity, justice, and labor.
Ethics filings reveal President Donald Trump engaged in multiple trades of crypto-related stocks, including Coinbase, Robinhood, and Bitcoin mining firms. The Trump Organization stated these trades are managed by independent third parties.
President Trump reported over 3,700 financial transactions totaling $220-750 million in the first quarter of 2026, with a focus on tech giants like Nvidia and Microsoft.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) for alleged sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, based on claims from anonymous sources.
The US Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), aiming to establish regulatory clarity for crypto markets, with Republicans and two Democrats supporting it amid concerns over consumer protection, innovation, and national security.
