Ethikos Editor’s Weekly Picks: Many Editors of US Medical Journals Receive Industry Funding

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Many editors of US medical journals receive industry funding

By Shawna Williams for The Scientist
Read through a paper in a reputable medical journal, and chances are that if its authors have a conflict of interest related to its contents—if they receive licensing payments for the technology described, for example, or research funding from industry—that information will be disclosed. But if the journal editor who decided to publish the paper has such a conflict of interest, that information is unlikely to be so easy to find. Read more

Ethics crucial for the future of the geosciences

By Linda Gundersenon for EOS
As the headlines of the past few years have shown, scientific integrity and ethics in the geosciences are not dead boring topics. In fact, an open and engaged dialogue on scientific integrity and ethics aimed squarely at our research practices and the challenges of the Anthropocene is precisely what’s needed now. From the systemic sexual harassment that is marginalizing women and minorities in science, to the devastating effects of climate change on energy, food, and safety, the decisions we make as individuals and as a scientific community matter on a global scale. Read more

People ready to consider AI, but businesses must tackle ethics

By Cliff Saran for Computer Weekly
Sage’s Optimism and ethics study found that despite wide-ranging AI exposure and usage, every demographic that was surveyed views ethics in AI creation as “very important”. In the US, 59% of tech respondents and 57% of consumer respondents said the injection of ethics into AI development is a top concern. In the UK, the numbers were slightly lower, but still significant – 55% of UK tech respondents and 53% of UK consumers said they are focused on the importance of ethics and AI. Read more

How corporate culture can make (or break) your organization

By Mark McClain for Forbes 
As the entrepreneurial bug bites more people and money floods into technology startups, the buzz about company culture continues to get louder. Whether it’s nap pods, private chefs, indoor tree houses or over-the-top parties, tech companies are pulling out all of the stops in hopes of creating the coolest corporate culture around. But flashy perks don’t equal a good corporate culture. Unsurprisingly, many companies are reevaluating these costly perks in the face of high employee turnover and dissatisfaction. In order to create a corporate culture that is truly effective, leaders must look beyond the perks and focus on creating a workplace where employees not only enjoy spending their time but also feel fulfilled and valuable. Read more

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