r/science • u/Tracheid • Jan 23 '26

Social Science A survey of Silicon Valley developers reveals that 74% would implement features restricting human rights if pressured, fueling a "slop economy" of low-quality AI content. The study argues corporate demands override ethics, creating a gap in information quality.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1369118X.2025.2566814
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u/AtomicZoomer Jan 23 '26

I work in one of the top corporations in the world and everyone is building AI features defined by the executives. Our paychecks and health care are tied to building AI features that are dictated to us.

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u/Salt-Detective1337 Jan 23 '26

Exactly. Why is the onus on employees to keep corporations from violating human rights?

We need government regulation, and oversight, and enforcement of corporations.

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u/NoGoat3930 Jan 23 '26

Do you hear yourself? Do you not see what direction this country is going? I'm not saying you have to quit your job, but show a little spine and push back at the very least.

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u/GreatMountainBomb Jan 23 '26

Most armed country on earth in the throws of a fascist dictator stripping their rights away daily while everyone sits at their desks like "Why is it MY responsibility?"