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Unintended Consequences

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"You’re a lawyer, Victoria, and you know about foreseeable consequences. If you can foresee the consequences, you are charged with intending them, are you not?"


Lisa Scottoline
Devil’s Corner

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A Mid-Year Ransomware Reflection

A Mid-Year Ransomware Reflection | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
Just like the captain of the Titanic thought he understood the risk of the iceberg on the horizon, your organization may be underestimating the risk of ...
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Emerging Technologies Reshaping Modern Warfare

Emerging Technologies Reshaping Modern Warfare | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
Emerging technologies are pushing these elements to new heights. They bring challenges and opportunities that no military leader ignore...
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As this article points out, the issue of "unintended consequences" is a major factor for the world.

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Ryan Reynolds exploring ideas for Deadpool X-Men movie

Ryan Reynolds exploring ideas for Deadpool X-Men movie | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
After the enormous success of Deadpool & Wolverine, the foul-mouthed mercenary could be back for yet another instalment....
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The discussion here about unintended consequences is interesting.   The plot lines of many (most?) films and novels are filled with twists that represent "unintended consequences." 

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10 fascinating examples of unintended consequences

10 fascinating examples of unintended consequences #10 #fascinating #examples #of #unintended #consequences
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The Dark Side of ChatGPT: Plagiarism and Misinformation.

The risks of misinformation and behavioral manipulation


Tune in for a balanced, research-backed conversation about the unintended consequences of technological advancement.

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Better Standards, Not Flashier Tech, for GenAI Procurement

Better Standards, Not Flashier Tech, for GenAI Procurement | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
The PYMNTS Intelligence March 2025 CAIO Report finds AI procurement success will be dictated by the frameworks that govern use of AI models.
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Key focus on preventing "unintended consequences."

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Emerging technology regulations: a comprehensive, evergreen approach

Emerging technology regulations: a comprehensive, evergreen approach | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
A comprehensive and forward-looking regulatory framework for emerging technologies can address integration challenges, support responsible innovation, and establish global trust.
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Stop Asking Why: Ten ‘What’ Questions Senior Leaders Can Use to Drive Alignment

Stop Asking Why: Ten ‘What’ Questions Senior Leaders Can Use to Drive Alignment | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
What risks or unintended consequences do you see if we move forward with this approach?
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Building Trust in AI: Security and Risks in Highly Regulated Industries

Building Trust in AI: Security and Risks in Highly Regulated Industries | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
This article explores the critical role of responsible AI across industries, emphasizing security, ethical practices, and MLOps to drive innovation while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations.
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Surprise?  Or not!  Implementing AI has unintended consequences.  Or "unanticipated?"

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Open source AI DeepSeek spark concern over US' dominance in artificial intelligence

Open source AI DeepSeek spark concern over US' dominance in artificial intelligence | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
The AI race has a new contender: the recently launched DeepSeek V3.The Chinese start-up’s model is making waves with its open source language model and impressive performance, already beating OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Meta’s Llama on various benchmarks.  What sets the Chinese start-up apart is that it ...
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How a Small Radio Station's Mother's Day Contest Went Viral

How a Small Radio Station's Mother's Day Contest Went Viral | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
Discover how a small radio station in Minnesota generated 24 million views and 200,000 entries with a Mother's Day spa day giveaway. Read now!
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An interesting post that highlights a case of "positive" unintended consequences.

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December 30, 2024 9:17 AM
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‘Intention Economy’ Could Sell Your Decisions - Before You Make Them

‘Intention Economy’ Could Sell Your Decisions - Before You Make Them | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
In the Intention Economy, AI assistants could manipulate you into making decisions - and then sell your plans to the highest bidder.
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Agentic AI: Working As Instructed

Agentic AI: Working As Instructed | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it

Agentic AIs are showing promise for tedious work. But it’s hard to explain exactly how you want it done—and getting it wrong could create big problems.

 

This episode of Compiler investigates how Agentic AIs could carry out their tasks and how some agents are taking their baby steps in the wide world. The team also considers the difficulties humans have expressing what we want computers to do for us, and how that could create unintended consequences.

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Potential Research Topics:  Digital Ethics

The analysis of emergent and latent effects, unintended consequences, unexpected outcomes, hidden interactions, secondary effects, and unanticipated phenomena of digital innovation 
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An interesting post for research projects: the call for "unintended consequences..." 

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Effects of practice standards on opioid prescribing and chronic pain management

Effects of practice standards on opioid prescribing and chronic pain management | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
In an effort to curb misuse of opioids and prevent overdose deaths, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia released a legally enforceable practice standard, Safe Prescribing of Drugs with Potential for Misuse/Diversion, in 2016.
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Includes importance of "unintended consequences" and "downstream" consequences.  Calls for an Implications Wheel.

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How the Aral Sea Disappeared: A Cautionary Tale

Discover how the Aral Sea, once the world's fourth largest lake, nearly vanished due to human intervention. A haunting lesson in unintended consequences. #History #AralSea #Nature #SovietUnion #WaterCrisis
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Denny Hamlin Publicly Embarrasses Goodyear After One Man Show Steals the Spotlight at Bristol

Denny Hamlin Publicly Embarrasses Goodyear After One Man Show Steals the Spotlight at Bristol | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
Hamlin went on a rant about the short track package following the Martinsville spring race. “You’ve made the drivers the same, you’ve made the cars the same, and now everyone runs the same speed. But now what? These are the unintended consequences you have with parity. No one is going to be able to pass.” Well, we can’t deny that Hamlin was spot-on here. The lack of passing made the Bristol race a snooze-fest for the most part.
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Navigating Data Rights In AI | Compiler

Navigating Data Rights In AI | Compiler | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
In this episode of Compiler, we explore who owns what when AI models learn from protected content—and why it matters.
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Google Likely Dodges Antitrust Clampdown, Retains Investment in Anthropic AI

Google Likely Dodges Antitrust Clampdown, Retains Investment in Anthropic AI | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
U.S. regulators shift course by allowing Google to keep its Anthropic AI investment, igniting debate over antitrust rules and the future of tech innovation.
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Ethical Considerations in AI Development

Ethical Considerations in AI Development | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
As AI technologies continue to shape our world, the need for ethical guidelines and frameworks becomes increasingly urgent.
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Top 10 Must-Read Books On Singularity

Top 10 Must-Read Books On Singularity | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
Discover 10 must-read books on the Singularity and AI, from Kurzweil’s bold predictions to Bostrom’s warnings. Explore the future of technology and humanity.
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NASCAR insider points out unintended consequence of new suspension policy

NASCAR insider points out unintended consequence of new suspension policy | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
Earlier this month, NASCAR sent a stern message the way of drivers: If you egregiously dump another driver during a race, be prepared for it to potentially end your chances of winning a Cup Series championship. As part of sweeping rules changes for the 2025 season, “NASCAR announced that any waiver to remain playoff eligible while missing a rac
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The Reason OpenAI Is Afraid to Launch Its AI Agents

The Reason OpenAI Is Afraid to Launch Its AI Agents | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
Earlier in January 2025, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, predicted that AI agents will become part of the workforce by 2025.
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‘Unsustainable’ cost increases push employers to rethink healthcare benefits

‘Unsustainable’ cost increases push employers to rethink healthcare benefits | The Unintended Consequences File | Scoop.it
“The seemingly never-ending rise in costs poses a constant challenge for employers to take action,” an expert said. 
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The "unintended" consequences of this are clearly not "unintended."  They are identifiable NOW! 

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'SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS': Expert warns Amazon, Starbucks strikes will have 'unintended consequences'

Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the impact of labor union strikes on the stock market. #foxbusiness #varney

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