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The article focuses on the growing concerns about the integrity of scientific research worldwide, particularly regarding the handling of errors and retractions in published papers. Retraction Watch provides a valuable service by promptly highlighting challenges to recent publications, covering topics such as self-plagiarism, data manipulation, and mismanaged research studies.

The article focuses on the EngageAI Institute, originally the National Science Foundation AI Institute for Engaged Learning, designed for educators interested in using AI to enhance teaching skills. Topics include ethical considerations in artificial intelligence (AI)-augmented learning, a focus on STEM education for grades K–12, and efforts to increase participation among under-represented groups, such as women, people of color, and persons with disabilities.

The article focuses on the practical implementation of ethics in web design, providing a structured framework that moves beyond theoretical considerations. Topics include the need for ethical considerations in today's web design environment, an organized approach based on ethical theories, and a checklist of questions for designers to evaluate the impact of their decisions on both the designer and the end user.

The article focuses on artists suing artificial intelligence (AI) companies Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, alleging "industrial-level identity theft" for using their creative works without credit or compensation to train image-generating AI. It explores the ethical challenges posed by AI in creative fields, raising questions about derivative works, identity theft, and the management of recognition for original artists, cautioning readers about the broader implications of AI in culture.

The article focuses on importance of intellectual freedom to unleash creativity and discovery. Topics discussed include knowledge gained and the ideas of others to create even greater possibilities of insight and invention; financial supporters expect integrity in the process and unbiased results; and creativity and freedom to pursue even unpopular subjects are hampered.

The author comments on critical librarianship and how it interplays with intellectual freedom. Topics covered include impact of activism on the goal of the library to promote social consciousness, how the social activism of librarians affect their responsibility toward intellectual freedom, possible alienation of community members and library users due to social activism of librarians and the importance for librarians to respect the choices and ideology of individuals.

The author argues that searching for information or products on the Internet has a censoring impact. Google, Bing, and Yahoo are cited as examples of major search engines. According to the author, private information are used by search engines to help screen or filter information. Also mentioned are the possibility of bias, use of recommendation technologies with the discovery software, and the information professional's responsibility in minimizing the censoring impact.

The article offers the author's insights on privacy and the significance of personal data collection. Topics discussed include the use of Internet, confidentiality and control of information, and personal information marketing. She mentions that open network of information has become a product dispersing machine and economic data collection.

Changes in attitude toward intellectual property are covered here. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses various issues concerning the role of grants in business development in the modern world. It is informed that grants have become a massive industry. According to the National Council of Non-Profit Associations, the number of non-profit organizations grew 68% between 1993 to 2003 in the United States. Money creates obligations for both the recipient and the grantor. In the past, the number of organizations involved in the grant process was fairly stable. Today, the time has changed, many organizations are relying on grant funding for their growth.