La présente publication développe et actualise l’article « La recherche sur la protection de l’enfance en France : État des lieux et enjeux » paru dans Kwartalnik Pedagogiczny/The Pedagogical Quarterly (Séraphin, 2019). Se fondant sur les recherches les plus récentes (livres, articles, thèses… publiés entre 2018-2020) portant sur l’enfance en danger et sa protection en France, elle analyse les thèmes émergents ou toujours d’actualité en les regroupant en plusieurs sujets : mieux appréhender le phénomène de maltraitance et mieux identifier les (...) victimes ; les besoins, le bien-être, le respect des droits et la prise en compte du contexte de vie de l’enfant ; le système de protection et son pilotage ; des dispositifs de protection diversifiés, analyser le parcours de l’enfant ; de la participation à la co-construction ; la question du statut et de l’identité ; une évolution qui suit les évolutions de la société : l’exemple des écrans et du numérique ; un renouvellement de la recherche par des études comparatives et des préoccupations éthiques. (shrink)

The development of new technologies that enable autonomous weapon systems poses a challenge to policymakers and technologists trying to balance military requirements with international obligations and ethical norms. Some have called for new international agreements to restrict or ban lethal autonomous weapon systems. Given the tactical and strategic value of the technologies and the proliferation of threats, the military continues to explore the development of new autonomous technologies to execute national security missions. The rapid global diffusion and dual-use nature of (...) autonomous systems necessitate a proactive approach and a shared understanding of the technical realities, threats, military relevance, and strategic implications of these technologies from these communities. Ultimately, developing AI-enabled defense systems that adhere to global norms and relevant treaty obligations, leverage emerging technologies, and provide operational advantages is possible. The development of a workable and realistic regulatory framework governing the use of lethal autonomous weapons and the artificial intelligence that underpins autonomy will be best supported through a coordinated effort of the regulatory community, technologists, and military to create requirements that reflect the global proliferation and rapidly evolving threat of autonomous weapon systems. This essay seeks to demonstrate that: (1) the lack of coherent dialogue between the technical and policy communities can create security, ethical, and legal dilemmas; and (2) bridging the military, technical, and policy communities can lead to technology with constraints that balance the needs of military, technical, and policy communities. It uses case studies to show why mechanisms are needed to enable early and continuous engagement across the technical, policymaking, and operational communities. The essay then uses twelve interviews with AI and autonomy experts, which provide insight into what the technical and policymaking communities consider fundamental to the progression of responsible autonomous development. It also recommends practical steps for connecting the relevant stakeholders. The goal is to provide the Department of Defense with concrete steps for building organizational structures or processes that create incentives for engagement across communities. (shrink)

When trust is violated, can it ever be recovered? Alison Jacobs needs brain surgery and places ultimate trust in her sister's husband, Grant Kaplan, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and expert in treating her condition. But Grant is hiding a dark secret which threatens the outcome: an addiction to prescription pills. As Alison struggles to rebuild her life, Grant's daughter, Sadie, spends more time with a new friend. Frustrated that her parents exclude her from the conversations about her beloved aunt, Sadie makes (...) increasingly risky choices which could endanger not only her, but her entire family. Alison is also harboring her own secret -- an extramarital affair with a woman. Her close call with mortality spurs her to take a closer look at her marriage, explore her newfound sexuality, and figure out what she wants for her future. How will she rebuild her life and move forward? Can she find a way to repair her broken relationship with her only sister? Secrets swirling around drug use and sexual identity must be dealt with in order for the family to learn to trust each other again. -- Goodreads. (shrink)

On parle beaucoup du cinéma québécois depuis quelque temps. Des productions récentes telles que Séraphin, de Charles Binamé, La grande séduction, de Jean-François Pouliot, Gaz bar blues, de Louis Bélanger, ou Les invasions barbares, de Denys..