AI Ethics & Regulation

Synthetic Empathy: Should We Let AI Pretend to Care in Mental Health and Customer Service?

AI can now fake compassion — but should it? Here's what synthetic empathy means for mental health, customer service, and human trust.

Synthetic Bias: When Fixing AI Discrimination Creates New Forms of Exclusion

Bias fixes in AI can create new forms of exclusion. Here's how synthetic fairness can backfire — and what we must do instead.

The Consent Mirage: Why Saying ‘Yes’ to AI Isn’t as Voluntary as It Seems

AI systems claim to ask for consent. But are users truly informed — or just nudged into saying yes?

Ethics-as-a-Service: Can We Trust Companies to Outsource Morality to APIs?

As Ethics-as-a-Service platforms rise, can morality be automated? Here's what companies must know before outsourcing their conscience.

Deepfake Empathy: When AI Mimics Your Emotions — and Uses Them Against You

AI now mimics your emotions to persuade and profit. Discover the risks of deepfake empathy — and how to stop emotional exploitation.

Algorithmic Karma: When Past Data Punishes Future Lives

AI systems are using old data to shape your future. Discover how algorithmic karma is reinforcing bias and why fairness needs a redesign.

Consent Theater: Are AI Disclaimers Just Legal Camouflage?

AI systems say we’ve consented. But have we? Explore the illusion of informed consent in AI — and why it may be legal camouflage.