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Shrinking AI for use in farms and clinics, ethical dilemmas for USAID researchers, and how to evolve evolvability
Science Magazine Podcast
USAID's Crisis: Funding Cuts and Ethical Dilemmas
This chapter examines the disruptive effects of a recent executive order on USAID's global health initiatives, particularly in relation to HIV treatment programs like PEPFAR. It highlights real-life impacts on researchers and participants of abruptly halted clinical trials, emphasizing the ethical challenges and potential harm caused by the funding freeze. The discussion also touches on the geopolitical implications of reduced U.S. support, as other nations step in to fill the void.
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