With new technologies advancing ever more rapidly, there is an urgent need to put more adequate and efficient regulatory mechanisms in place while not hindering the progress and benefits of science. As scientists are in the best position to anticipate where and when their research could cross the line, is self-regulation the answer?
Takeaway Messages
“There is growing debate on whether more regulatory mechanisms are necessary to ensure accountability and transparency in the development of transformative technologies like AI and quantum computing. The challenge is how to establish red lines in research without impeding progress.
”
“The GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar highlights the importance of responsible anticipation, emphasizing the need or duty of the scientific community to contribute to the ethical aspects of breakthroughs.
”
“While scientists might be best positioned to determine potential red lines in research, conversations that include perspectives from all groups of society are needed, including the public, public and private funders of research, publishers, civil society and policymakers.
”
“One of the problems in drawing red lines in research is that different jurisdictions and different countries may want to put those red lines in very different places for a variety of historical, religious or other cultural reasons, so any regulation for modern scientific collaboration must be worldwide otherwise it will not work.
”
Powered By