When AI Says ‘No’: The Ethics of Refusal in Life-or-Death Scenarios

AI Refusal in Emergencies: Navigating the Ethics of Life-or-Death Decisions

It’s August 30, 2025, and we’re seeing more advanced AI models than ever before. We rely on them for everything from writing emails to diagnosing complex problems. But what happens when these sophisticated systems, like a hypothetical GPT-5, encounter situations where human lives are on the line, and they refuse to help? This isn’t science … Read more

Open Source AI: Powering Innovation, Facing Responsibility

The Ethics of Open-Source AI: Innovation Meets Responsibility

The world of artificial intelligence is always buzzing with new developments, and recently, the emergence of open-source models, sometimes referred to with names like ‘gpt-oss,’ has really got me thinking. For those who might not be steeped in the tech world, open-source means the underlying code and design of a system are made publicly available. … Read more

AI Ethics: Building a Future We Can Trust

AI Ethics: Building a Future We Can Trust

As someone who has spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly innovation can move. Today, that pace is set by artificial intelligence, and it’s moving at an incredible speed. With this rapid advancement comes a critical need to talk about AI ethics. It’s not just a philosophical debate; it’s about building … Read more

AI Ethics: Building a Fairer Digital Future

AI Ethics: Mateo Rodriguez on Building a Fairer Digital Future

Hey everyone! Mateo here. Today, I want to chat about something super important that’s shaping our digital world: AI ethics. As someone knee-deep in my Computer Engineering PhD, focusing on AI, I see firsthand how fast this tech is moving. And with that speed comes a big responsibility – making sure we build AI that’s … Read more