ethics
A Night at the 9/11-Themed Bar and How America Turns Tragedy Into Sales
Bar9Eleven went viral for its 'tasteless' name. But U.S. companies—in films, soda displays, and flags—have been commodifying the attacks for 20 years.
UCLA Pauses 'Unethical' Study Designed to Mentally Distress Trans People
Advocacy groups warned people to avoid participating in the study due to "grave concerns about the unethical research design."
Trump Did One Thing While in Office To ‘Drain the Swamp.’ He Just Revoked It.
No explanation was given for Trump’s decision to rescind the order, in the dying hours of his administration.
The Arrest of a Bollywood Actor in India Shows All That's Wrong With Media Trials
The frenzy around the case of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death and the arrest of his former girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty is the latest case study into how voyeuristic news coverage shapes public opinion.
Journalism's Top Ethics Expert Isn't Concerned With Right and Wrong
As journalists wage a civil war, America's leading media ethicist doesn't seem to quite understand what anyone is fighting about.
Am I a Jerk for Refusing to Use a Coronavirus Contact Tracing App?
Is privacy more important than the hypothetical chance to save lives or protect yourself from contagion? We asked an expert.
Having Robot Co-Workers Will Make Us Less Racist, Researchers Think
Mad at these robots? Feeling less racist now?
How to Share Other People's Secrets Without Ruining Lives
Scientifically, keeping a secret can take a psychological toll; here’s how to help yourself without hurting someone else.
Flawed Algorithms Are Grading Millions of Students’ Essays
Fooled by gibberish and highly susceptible to human bias, automated essay-scoring systems are being increasingly adopted, a Motherboard investigation has found
Before Germany’s Massive Hack, We Learned What Not to Do With Sensitive Stolen Information
A new massive hack and leak in Germany renews the debate over how to cover and share sensitive stolen data.