Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Vol. 05 No. 1 (2024)
In discussing piracy herein, the reference is not to historical maritime raiders bestowed with titles by the British Empire, such as Sir Francis Drake, who appropriated gold from the Spaniards, themselves having previously stolen it from indigenous peoples ("Indians"). The act of pilfering from thieves is presently regarded with skepticism and presents distinct ethical quandaries. Rather, my focus pertains to instances wherein scientific and medical publications/ideas have been unlawfully appropriated. One might assume that such occurrences are antiquated or, at the very least, obsolete in contemporary times. Regrettably, they persist. Wherever opportunities emerge, certain transgressions ensue, irrespective of their moral permissibility. The adage "opportunity makes a thief" holds true. Within this discourse, I will scrutinize and evaluate specific behaviors exhibited by authors affiliated with publishing entities and those commonly termed "pirates". Various measures exist to comprehensively safeguard intellectual property against misappropriation. These encompass strategies such as confidentiality, distrust, heightened security awareness, precautionary measures, exercise of prudence, and the utilization of pre-print servers, among others.
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The Regulatory Needs for Radiation Protection Devices based upon Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly employed in radiation protection, encompassing both medical devices and software. These technologies are integrated with AI throughout their manufacturing and application processes. This article underscores the imperative for comprehensive regulation in the utilization of AI. Decisions regarding AI application should not solely rest with manufacturers, medical professionals, or patients. Instead, an overarching "neutral" authority must be engaged to regulate, review, and enforce adherence to established protocols. The authors contend that relying on "self-regulation" within the free market, absent clear guidelines, proves to be inadequately effective and leads to patient's radiation protection safety issues.
