Category: News

AI’s Role in Upholding Journalism Ethics

As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in journalism, Boone Newspapers has adopted a policy to maintain journalistic integrity and transparency. This policy prohibits the use of AI for writing stories and emphasizes the importance of human verification for any AI-generated content.

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Canada’s Urgent Need for AI Legislation

Canada currently lacks comprehensive AI legislation and depends on existing laws and internal policies to manage AI use. The proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) remains unenacted, limiting enforcement capabilities over AI.

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Lawyer Faces Consequences for Misusing AI in Tribunal Hearing

The Law Society of Ontario Tribunal dismissed a lawyer’s motion for bias after he admitted to using generative AI, specifically Grok, for his submissions without sufficient verification. The tribunal found no bias in its proceedings and directed the lawyer to seek legal assistance for the next stage.

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AI’s Role in Upholding Human Dignity

This Ethics Spotlight examines how AI impacts human dignity, underscoring the importance of including dignity in AI ethics discussions. It explores diverse perspectives on dignity’s societal significance, responsible AI use, and challenges in virtual environments.

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Spain’s Groundbreaking Bill to Regulate AI-Generated Images

The Spanish government has approved a bill to combat fake images generated by artificial intelligence and to strengthen consent rules for image use. The legislation includes provisions for child protection and makes it illegal to use AI-generated images or voices for commercial purposes without consent.

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Revolutionizing Document Review with AI

Jim Sullivan’s book, “The Book on AI Doc Review,” argues that AI-powered document review can outperform humans in eDiscovery by improving classification accuracy. The author outlines methodologies for validating these reviews using metrics like recall and precision, emphasizing sampling and pre-validation to ensure quality results.

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AI Model Risks and Transparency in Financial Institutions

AI models play a crucial role in decision-making for financial institutions, but their opacity presents compliance challenges. As reliance on third-party foundational models increases, institutions must navigate the complexities of transparency, validation, and regulatory requirements to maintain customer trust and operational integrity.

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