💭 How should journalists, scientists, and the public balance enthusiasm with caution?

💭 How long should past mistakes follow us? Are some mistakes “unforgivable”?

Case studies are a powerful tool for sparking meaningful conversations about ethics in communication, journalism, and media classes. Swipe through to see how you can use them in class!

Viral fame at what cost?👶
As child influencers gain millions of followers, we’re left asking: Is it cute content or crossing a line? From safety concerns to questions about consent and profit, the ethics of posting kids online are more complicated than they seem.

Swipe to explore both sides👇

Alexa, what’s the ethical cost of your name?

Amazon’s voice assistant reshaped tech — and real lives. Women named Alexa have reported teasing, harassment, and even changing their names.
Should tech products use real names at all?🤖

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AI, CGI, and deepfake tech could let long-gone stars act again. But should they? 

Let’s talk about legacy, ethics, and who really owns a performance.

🌿 Green isn’t always clean.
From Patagonia’s radical giving to Mercedes’ misleading ads, not all eco-claims are created equal. Some make real change—others just make good ads.

Swipe to learn about the fine line between genuine sustainability and greenwashing👉

“Alexa” is more than a device — it’s a name. And for thousands, it’s become a punchline.
Our case study explores the ethical fallout of Amazon’s naming choice and what happens when tech enters real lives.

Should voice assistants use human names at all?

🔗 Study: mediaengagement.org/research/the...

Sharing children’s lives online has become common, but it raises ethical concerns about consent and potential exploitation. As cute content gains popularity, society must carefully consider where to draw the line between innocent sharing and harm.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists faced the challenge of communicating complex and evolving information to the public. Balancing scientific accuracy with public understanding highlighted the ethical complexities of science communication in a global crisis.

Hostgator Dotcom became a living advertisement when he began selling space on his body and face for branded tattoos. This poses questions about the moral obligations companies have when making advertising choices that seriously affect the advertiser.

Amazon's Alexa became a major success but unintentionally led to widespread teasing for people named Alexa. The popularity of the name has significantly declined since the product's launch, raising questions about whether virtual assistants should have human-like names.

AI is changing the way politicians connect with voters. Shamaine Daniels is using AI technology to engage with voters, offering personalized, real-time communication. While AI has the potential to increase voter trust and efficiency, it also raises ethical concerns about transparency and bias.

With social media driving the need for instant news, journalists are under pressure to publish quickly, often sacrificing accuracy. The 2012 Sandy Hook shooting revealed how rushing to break a story can lead to major reporting mistakes, like misidentifying the gunman.