Civil Lawsuit Filed Over 2018 Deaths Of Two Children
June 17, 2021, WLOS-ABC
Two parents want justice for their children’s deaths in Jackson County North Carolina. They filed a federal complaint in Asheville against AMSAFE Commercial Products and Shield Restraint Systems, a manufacturer of safety restraints.
Opinion: Fisher-Price Recall Shows Why Company Actions And Values Should Be In Sync
June 11, 2021, Forbes
Fisher-Price’s recall of their 4 n’ 1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother underscores again why business leaders need to ensure the actions of their companies are in sync with corporate values. Failure to do so can damage the image and reputation of companies and organizations.
Becoming A More Critical Consumer Of Information
June 10, 2021, HBR
Trust is our most important foundation for navigating a complex, data-filled world. And yet, an ADP Research Institute study shows that having a high level of trust in our colleagues and organizations is at its lowest level in recent memory.
First A Recall, Now A New Problem For Peloton Owners: Hacks
June 16, 2021, 4029tv.com
Peloton users are being warned of a new security threat relating to the touchscreen on their Bike+. In a recent report cybersecurity company McAfee discovered a vulnerability that allows hackers to access Peloton’s bike screen and potentially spy.
UK: Counterfeit Amusement Toy Suppliers Sentenced To Jail
June 17, 2021, North Yorkshire County Council
Suppliers of fake and unsafe toys to east coast amusement arcades were sentenced at York Crown Court today after pleading guilty to offences of selling and having in possession for distribution over 240,000 counterfeit children’s products.
Florida Child Hospitalized After Swallowing Magnetic Balls
June 16, 2021, WRCB TV
A 2-year-old Florida boy is in the hospital with complications from swallowing part of a toy composed of small magnetic balls. The child found the pieces of the toy, commonly known as a Buckyball that one of his siblings brought it home from school.
1 In 3 Americans Still Practice Unsafe Storage Of Laundry Products
June 17. 2021, Happi
For National Safety Month, American Cleaning Institute (ACI) urges consumers to store liquid laundry packets in original packaging to help deter poisonings. ACI data shows a need for continued education and awareness about liquid laundry packets.
How To Practice Responsible AI (Audio)
June 16, 2021, Harvard Business Review
The “Everywhere Chemical” : Might Phthalates Become The Next PFAS?
June 16, 2021, JD Supra
Phthalates are chemicals found in a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and public consciousness regarding the health risks they pose is quickly mounting. As demonstrated in the case of PFAS, growing public concerns about chemical exposure can result in the widespread adoption of disparate regulatory standards and create unexpected litigation risks. Some phthalates are already subject to regulation under federal environmental statutes, and some states have recently taken measures to restrict the use and disposal of phthalates.
NAO: UK Product Safety Regulator Slow To Respond To Magnets’ Danger
June 16, 2021, Sky News
Britain’s product safety regulator has been slow to respond to dangers such as those posed by mini magnets because it lacks the data and intelligence needed to assess risks, an NOA report has found.
Pew Research: Worries About Developments In AI
June 16, 2021, Pew Research Center
It would be quite difficult – some might say impossible – to design broadly adopted ethical AI systems. A share of the experts responding noted that ethics are hard to define, implement and enforce. They said context matters when it comes to ethical considerations. Any attempt to fashion ethical rules generates countless varying scenarios in which applications of those rules can be messy. The nature and relative power of the actors in any given scenario also matter. Social standards and norms evolve and can become wholly different as cultures change. Few people have much education or training in ethics. Additionally, good and bad actors exploit loopholes and gray areas where ethical rules aren’t crisp, so workarounds, patches or other remedies are often created with varying levels of success.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
