research ethics
'Horribly Unethical': Startup Experimented on Suicidal Teens on Social Media With Chatbot
Koko, a mental health nonprofit, found at-risk teens on platforms like Facebook and Tumblr, then tested an unproven intervention on them without obtaining informed consent. “It’s nuanced,” said the founder.
Facebook Promised Transparency About User Experiments, But a Trust Gap Remains
The new changes to Facebook's research policies are unlikely to quell longstanding fears about Facebook’s respect for user privacy.
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