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Policy & Ethics

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 16-Jun-2025 04:09 ET (16-Jun-2025 08:09 GMT/UTC)

Over confidence in finance bosses leads to environmental rule-breaking

University of East Anglia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research shows that firms are more likely to break environmental rules when those who control the company finances are overly confident in their abilities.

These environmental violations damage the company’s long-term performance, especially when it comes to credit ratings.

Journal: European Management Review

Pregnant and bearing the burden of measles outbreaks in Canada

Canadian Medical Association Journal
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Measles is on the rise in Canada and poses serious risks to pregnant people and their newborns, yet discussion about how to protect this vulnerable group is notably lacking.

An article on measles and pregnancy by physicians working directly with measles outbreaks in Ontario summarizes key points for clinicians https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250606.

Journal: Canadian Medical Association Journal

ELSI’s challenges in the era of advanced AI

Chuo University
Meeting Announcement

Chuo University ELSI Center and The University of Osaka established the Research Center on Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (The University of Osaka ELSI Center) jointly hosted the "University ELSI Summit", a two-day event held on March 15^th and 16^th, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday) at Chuo University's Korakuen Campus (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan).

ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Issues) and RRI (Responsible Research and Innovation) are seeing rapid development globally. These approaches are being examined across various fields both domestically and internationally. The ELSI University Summit focused on ELSI and RRI initiatives in academia and industry. These initiatives concentrate on research areas related to advanced AI and social challenges. The summit included reports from multiple stakeholders responsible for development, utilization, and regulation — including the business community, government agencies, educational institutions, science and engineering researchers, and humanities researchers. In addition, through Q&A sessions and panel discussions, the summit engaged in intensive discussions about their respective roles and the importance of collaboration. The event attracted a total of 607 on-site participants and online ones.

Urgent policy actions needed to address real AI threats, scientist reveals

Taylor & Francis Group
Book Announcement

International regulation of tech giants, intellectual property reform, and preparation for workforce disruption must be prioritized by policymakers as artificial intelligence transforms society.

Nurses speak out: fixing care for disadvantaged patients

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new Penn Nursing Center for Health Outcomes & Policy Research (CHOPR) study sheds light on the critical factors that help or hinder hospital nurses in providing quality care to socially disadvantaged populations. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, offer vital insights to inform hospital strategies for advancing high-quality, equitable care.

Journal: JAMA Network Open
Funder: National Institute of Nursing Research, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Support for care economy policies by political affiliation and caregiving responsibilities

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: The results of this cohort study suggest that, despite some differences by political affiliation, there is high support of policies to support the adult care economy, suggesting a policy window to advance legislation and executive action to address the care needs of aging populations and populations with disabilities.

Journal: JAMA Health Forum

Under the Pacific Ocean, ancient sediment reveals Earth’s history

Ohio State University
Reports and Proceedings

Deep sea sediments contain treasure troves of information about marine ecosystems and past climate scenarios, yet remain understudied clues into Earth’s environmental future, according to researchers.

Journal: Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

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