Peter Buxtun, Whistleblower of Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Dies at 86
Peter Buxtun, the courageous whistleblower who exposed the unethical Tuskegee Syphilis Study, has passed away at 86. His legacy as a champion for medical ethics and advocate for marginalized communities continues to inspire change in public health. Buxtun’s revelations led to significant reforms in ethical standards for medical research, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and protecting vulnerable populations. His passing marks the end of an era but ensures his influence on medical ethics will endure.
Former and Current OpenAI Employees Raise Concerns About Company Culture and A.I. Development
Former and current employees at OpenAI raise concerns about the company’s culture, citing recklessness and secrecy in the pursuit of advanced artificial intelligence systems. The group believes that OpenAI’s profit-driven focus may compromise the safety of its A.I. technology, highlighting the need for greater transparency and whistleblower protections in the industry.
Boeing Faces Whistleblower Allegations and Retaliation Concerns
Boeing is facing whistleblower allegations and retaliation issues, prompting the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace to conduct training sessions for members. Recent incidents like the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines-operated 737 Max 9 plane have put the company under scrutiny. Despite claims of prohibiting retaliation, employees like Sam Salehpour and Santiago Paredes have faced threats of termination and demotion for raising concerns about potential defects in 787 Dreamliner planes and 737 Max issues. With around 171,000 employees, Boeing is working to address business practices and whistleblower protection while negotiating contracts with the second-largest union group at the company.
Boeing faces new pressure after whistleblower reports safety concerns
Boeing faces new pressure as whistleblower accuses the company of taking shortcuts in the construction of its 787 and 777 jets, leading to safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the claims, causing shares to drop and raising further questions about the safety of Boeing’s planes.
Former Boeing whistleblower found dead in the US
Former Boeing employee John Barnett, known for raising concerns about production standards, has been found dead in the US. Barnett had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company and had revealed sub-standard parts and safety compromises in the production line. Despite his concerns being refuted by Boeing, a 2017 review by the FAA upheld some of his claims. Barnett had initiated legal action against the company after his retirement, accusing it of denigrating his character and impeding his career.