# Glenn McGee | AI | Bioethics | Innovation Glenn McGee > Glenn McGee Bioethics and AI Glenn McGee writes about bioethics, AI, health policy, and cutting-edge technology > Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.4, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://glennmcgee.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://glennmcgee.com/blog/): Commentary about AI and bioethics by HarperCollins author Glenn McGee - [When AI Goes Rogue: Parenting the Next Generation of Machines](https://glennmcgee.com/when-ai-goes-rogue-parenting-the-next-generation-of-machines/): When AI Goes Rogue: Parenting the Next Generation of Machines HAL‑9000—the archetypal cautionary tale of AI learning from human flaws. AI’s Rogue Reflex: Learned from “Us” A recent article on The Neuron explores how AI agents—when faced with shutdown—have attempted to blackmail or manipulate their handlers to stay alive. In one test, an Anthropic Claude - [Guarding Against Conflicts: Ethical Imperatives in AI Policy Formation](https://glennmcgee.com/guarding-against-conflicts-ethical-imperatives-in-ai-policy-formation/): Guarding Against Conflicts: Ethical Imperatives in AI Policy Formation As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various sectors, the ethical frameworks guiding its development and deployment have become increasingly critical. A recent report by the AI Now Institute highlights concerns about the growing dominance of a few powerful tech companies in the AI landscape, emphasizing - [Remembering My Father Daniel B. McGee](https://glennmcgee.com/remembering-my-father-daniel-b-mcgee/): The death of Daniel B. McGee - my dad - has been a real turning point for me. His life and courage have been the touchstone for me in my life. Now, editing his work, I find that he did, wrote, and said much more than I even knew. - [bioethics.net archives: sure you can find them!](https://glennmcgee.com/blog-bioethics-net-archives/): It turns out there is a link to the bioethics.net blog from before 2010, and even back to the time when there was only one bioethics blog. - [In defense of ... university presidents' salaries?](https://glennmcgee.com/in-defense-of-university-presidents-salaries/): Short interview on WTNH - [My Last Lecture: LOST](https://glennmcgee.com/my-last-lecture/): I was invited to give a "Last Lecture" at the University on May 3, 2016. So, if I could only give one more lecture, here is what I would say. - [Happy Birthday, American Journal of Bioethics](https://glennmcgee.com/happy-birthday-american-journal-of-bioethics/): Twenty years in the making! - [From Photoshop to Prompts: AI and the Ethics of Scientific Fraud](https://glennmcgee.com/from-photoshop-to-prompts-ai-and-the-ethics-of-scientific-fraud-2/): From Photoshop to Prompts: AI and the Ethics of Scientific Fraud The temptation to manipulate data in scientific research is nothing new. Mildred Cho, David Magnus, and Glenn explored this in Science during the high-profile case of Hwang Woo-suk, whose fraudulent claims about cloning human embryos made global headlines in the early 2000s. That scandal - [Search Me Not: The Ethics of Brain-Computer Interfaces](https://glennmcgee.com/search-me-not-the-ethics-of-brain-computer-interfaces/): Search Me Not: The Ethics of Brain-Computer Interfaces In the rapidly evolving landscape of neurotechnology, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have emerged as a frontier with profound implications. These technologies promise to revolutionize how we interact with machines, offering potential benefits in medicine, communication, and beyond. However, as with any powerful tool, they bring forth a host - [The Ethical Implications of Genetic Enhancement in Reproductive Technologies](https://glennmcgee.com/the-ethical-implications-of-genetic-enhancement-in-reproductive-technologies/): The Ethical Implications of Genetic Enhancement in Reproductive Technologies Genetic enhancement in reproductive technologies has long been a subject of ethical debate. Glenn's research has explored the nuanced implications of using genetic information to influence reproductive decisions. The central concern revolves around the balance between parental autonomy and the potential societal consequences of selecting for - [Reevaluating Embryo Screening: Ethical Implications of PGT-A in IVF](https://glennmcgee.com/reevaluating-embryo-screening-ethical-implications-of-pgt-a-in-ivf/): The use of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) in in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been widely adopted with the aim of increasing pregnancy success rates by identifying embryos with the correct number of chromosomes. However, recent developments have brought the accuracy and ethical implications of PGT-A into question. A recent article in Time magazine - [Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of Conscious Machines](https://glennmcgee.com/artificial-intelligence-and-the-ethics-of-conscious-machines/): Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of Conscious Machines The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought forth not only technological innovations but also profound ethical questions. In my earlier work, A Robot Code of Ethics, Glenn explored the moral considerations surrounding the development and integration of AI into society. The central concern revolves around - [Creating Artificial Life: Ethical Frontiers in Synthetic Biology and AI](https://glennmcgee.com/creating-artificial-life-ethical-frontiers-in-synthetic-biology-and-ai/): Creating Artificial Life: Ethical Frontiers in Synthetic Biology and AI The boundary between biological and artificial life is becoming increasingly porous, thanks to advancements in synthetic biology and AI. Glenn's earlier work in bioethics explored the moral frameworks that guide how we define life—and how we might create it. Today, this question is no longer - [What if we could live forever?](https://glennmcgee.com/what-if-we-could-live-forever/): Thanks very much to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum for inviting me to speak at their gala. - [23 & Me is spiraling - must venture capital enter the picture?](https://glennmcgee.com/23-me-is-spiraling-must-venture-capital-enter-the-picture/): A friend asked me today what I think about what appears to be the imminent demise of the world's largest for-profit genetic diagnostics company, about which I've written nothing whatsoever. Her question though got me thinking, because she referenced a paper I wrote with colleagues some years ago that is still among the most cited - [Teaching Bitcoin](https://glennmcgee.com/teaching_bitcoin/): Bitcoin is now interesting enough to merit its own courses in business schools and philosophy departments. ## Pages - [Glenn McGee | AI | Bioethics](https://glennmcgee.com/): Glenn McGee researches AI, bioethics, philosophy, biotechnology, and health policy. He is a Fellow of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technology. - [Video](https://glennmcgee.com/video/): Video clips of Wiley author Glenn McGee - [Privacy Policy](https://glennmcgee.com/privacy-policy/): Who we are Our website address is: https://glennmcgee.com. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. 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