ethics
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2025
On Religious Influence in Bioethics: The Limits of Pluriversalism
The World Congress of Bioethics held in Qatar in 2024 (WCB 2024) sparked controversy around the role of religion in bioethics, highlighting the need for critical discussions. During the congress,…
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Emotional prompting amplifies disinformation generation in AI large language models
Introduction: The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs), which can produce text that closely resembles human-written content, presents both opportunities and risks. While these developments offer significant…
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Evaluating Transformers on the Ethical Question of Euthanasia
We evaluate the ability of transformers to test if they can reliably predict the recom–mendation by a euthanasia commission on whether, given the report of the commission, euthanasia was justified.…
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Digital Democracy and Emergency Preparedness: Engaging the Public in Public Health
The intersection of digital technology and democratic processes presents a transformative avenue for enhancing public health responses during health emergencies. This special issue, titled “Digital Democracy and Emergency Preparedness: Engaging…
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2024
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The Dual Nature of AI in Information Dissemination: Ethical Considerations
Infodemics pose significant dangers to public health and to the societal fabric, as the spread of misinformation can have far-reaching consequences. While artificial intelligence (AI) systems have the potential to…
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Soliciting Diaries for “Real-Time” Insights Into the COVID-19 Pandemic: Methodological Reflections on Using Digital Technologies to Engage the Public
Objectives: To discuss the opportunities and challenges of the qualitative solicited diary approach using digital technologies as an innovative way to access insights into people’s lives and their unique stories in…
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WHO leads the way? Bridging ethics and practice in social listening and infodemic management
In light of the critical importance of ethical considerations in healthcare, particularly during public health emergencies, this conference contribution will focus on detailing the journey and insights gained from the…