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Luciano Floridi, a leading global authority on contemporary philosophy who is considered a founder of the philosophy of information and one of the major interpreters of the digital revolution, was recently appointed the John K. Castle Professor in the Practice of Cognitive Science, effective immediately. He is a faculty member in Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the founding director of Yale’s Digital Ethics Center. The center conducts field-leading research on the governance, ethical, legal, and social implications (GELSI) of digital innovation and technologies and their human, societal, and environmental impact. Floridi, who joined the Yale faculty in July of 2023, was previously the OII Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information at the University of Oxford. In his work, Floridi is deeply engaged with policy initiatives related to the socio-ethical value and implications of digital technologies and their applications, and he collaborates closely on these topics with many governments and companies worldwide. He has published more than 400 works on the philosophy of information, digital ethics, the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI), and the philosophy of technology. According to Scopus, he is the most cited living philosopher. His most recent books are “The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence – Principles, Challenges, and Opportunities” (OUP, 2023) and “The Green and The Blue – Naive Ideas to Improve Politics in the Digital Age” (Wiley, 2023). His forthcoming books are “Encounters – An Experiment in Distant Writing” and “Artificial Agency – Explorations of a Post-AI Culture.” His works underscore his commitment to addressing the complex interplay of technology, ethics, and society. In 2022, Italian President Sergio Mattarella bestowed upon him Italy’s most prestigious honor, the title of Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, in recognition of his foundational work in philosophy. Floridi’s influence extends far beyond academia. He has played a pivotal role in shaping global policy related to digital technologies. He advises governments and corporations worldwide, including serving on Spain’s International Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence, chairing Italy’s Ethics and Data Governance Board of the National Centre for HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing, and presiding over the Fondazione Leonardo and the Advisory Board of the International Foundation Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Human Development (iFAB). He also serves as the long-standing editor-in-chief of Philosophy & Technology, the leading journal in the field. A passionate advocate for public engagement, Floridi collaborates with the European Union and multinational corporations to guide the ethical development of digital technologies. His contributions have had a profound impact on shaping the global discourse on AI, data governance, and digital ethics. Floridi received his M.A. at La Sapienza University of Rome and his M.Phil. and Ph.D. at the University of Warwick. /University Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here. Read More

The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) and Red Lily Health Board have condemned the Northern Territory Government’s decision to defer the long-promised tender for a new health facility in Gunbalanya and reallocate the $20 million that had been budgeted for its construction since 2023–24. Despite assurances that funding was secured in the 2024–25 Budget, no progress has been made. The building tender was then quietly deferred in the 2025–26 Budget, leaving community leaders and health sector partners seeking answers on where the money has gone— and why a project long acknowledged as urgent has been deprioritised. “The Gunbalanya clinic is not fit for purpose and has been on the priority replacement list for over 20 years,” said Red Lily CEO Brad Palmer. “The project was approved, supported, and budgeted for. After two years of promises, the funding has now been redirected without consultation or explanation. It is incredibly disappointing, and the community deserves to know why it’s no longer being delivered and why their health infrastructure has been sidelined.” Gunbalanya is home to approximately 1,500 people — the vast majority of whom are Aboriginal — and is cut off from road access each wet season. In 2024, the local health service delivered almost 20,000 episodes of care. This included 17 births, 83 anaemia checks for children, 351 heart disease risk assessments, 214 adults on chronic disease management plans, 719 general health checks, and 64 people registered with rheumatic heart disease. “These numbers reflect both the high needs of the community and the tireless efforts of staff delivering care in challenging conditions,” Mr Palmer said. “But they are operating from a building that was never intended for modern primary health care. It is not fit for purpose and well past its use-by date.” The current facility — originally built as a hospital for patients with leprosy and tuberculosis — remains structurally and culturally inappropriate. There is only one internal toilet for patients, consult rooms that require patients to walk through others, compromising confidentiality, and one waiting area for men and women, failing to meet basic cultural safety standards. The ambulance bay is far from the emergency room, and there is insufficient space for staff and visiting specialists. The building is so rundown that many community members avoid it, delaying both preventative and emergency care. Despite this, Red Lily Health Board worked in good faith to support a smooth transition to community control. The organisation agreed to a 1 July 2025 transition date following assurances from the NT Government that the building tender process was underway— assurances repeated for over 18 months. “We’ve done all the planning. The design is complete and accepted. We’re ready to go. But still, there’s no building coming,” said Marcia Brennan, Chair of Red Lily Health Board. “This community has been let down at every turn. The NT Government has delayed the process and now the funding has quietly disappeared without so much as a conversation with the people affected.” “It is disrespectful – to the community, to Aboriginal people, to Red Lily as an Aboriginal organisation taking over this service, to AMSANT, and to the entire sector. It says clearly: this isn’t a priority.” As an interim measure, Red Lily has requested urgent upgrades to improve conditions — including cleaning, painting, and the installation of additional toilet facilities — to encourage community members to return to the clinic. Gunbalanya resident Andy Garnarradj said the community had waited too long for action. “It’s very disappointing after all the promises from government. Our elders worked for years to secure this new clinic — many have now passed away, believing it was coming,” he said. “It feels like we’ve been forgotten, left in the dark. But we won’t stop pushing. We need to keep working together to make this happen for the sake of our people — for our Bininj families and for all residents in Gunbalanya who deserve access to a proper health clinic. “We need a clinic that respects culture, that’s welcoming and safe. Right now, the building we have is not good enough for our community.” AMSANT and Red Lily are calling for immediate transparency about where the $20 million has been reallocated, and urgent action to reinstate the building tender — in full consultation with the community. “This should not be about politics. Health services must be based on the needs of the community — and Gunbalanya has waited long enough,” said AMSANT CEO Dr John Paterson. “You can’t close the gap without strong foundations — modern clinics and a supported workforce are essential to deliver the care communities deserve.” “Accelerating the transfer of primary health services to Aboriginal community control is critical to improve outcomes for our people and communities. As it stands, we cannot transition services or recruit staff into buildings that are unsuitable and that have been neglected by the government for years.” “Every Australian deserves access to safe, quality health care. We wouldn’t accept these conditions elsewhere, and we should not accept them here.” “AMSANT, Red Lily and the Gunbalanya community stand ready to work the NT Government to strengthen Aboriginal primary health care and improve outcomes for our people and communities, as a matter of priority.” /Public Release. 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Officers from the Major and Organised Crime Squad Far Northern, Far Northern Tactical Crime Squad and Cairns Dog Squad have charged a 28-year-old man following an incident in Fishery Falls on 17 July. It will be alleged around 6.30am, the man was driving a Hyundai i30 on the Bruce Highway at Fishery Falls, when he was detained for the purpose of a search. The man allegedly refused to hand over his car keys and sped away. An hour later, he was located and arrested in bushland at Bentley Park. During a search of the area a police dog allegedly located a loaded semi-automatic rifle buried under foliage. A 28-year-old Marsden man was charged with one count each of obstruct police officer and unlawful possession of weapons category D/H/R weapon. He was remanded in custody to reappear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on 4 August. Detective Inspector Jason Chetham said police worked quickly to apprehend the alleged offender and minimise harm to the community. “There is absolutely no place for these types of dangerous weapons in our community, and our officers will continue to target anyone who possesses firearms unlawfully,” Detective Inspector Chetham said. “Far North Police are dedicated to protect the community from these dangerous weapons, and urge anyone with information about illegal firearms, to contact us.” If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Operation Whiskey Firestorm is a high-impact statewide initiative designed to tackle the critical issues of firearm safety and illicit firearms. The operation is sending a clear message about the importance of proper firearm storage and the role licenced firearm owners play in ensuring community safety. Operation Whiskey Firestorm is also focusing on a coordinated statewide response to the investigation, prevention and disruption activities involving illicit firearms offences and violent firearm related offending. This operation comes in response to 2024 statistics which saw 1,055 firearm licenses revoked, and over 3,290 offences involving firearms, including serious offences such as attempted murder, assault, robbery and unlawful entry. The QPS will be conducting extensive audits, coordinating regional operations, and working with licensed firearm owners to ensure they meet safety and ownership rules and regulations. /Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here. Read More

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