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Background: Cyberspace is understood in this paper as a place for possible moral and immoral conducts, just as it is the case with physical societies across the world. However, the Nigerian cyberspace has, in recent times, experienced increase in moral decadence, with young people engaging in acts of vices, including disrespect, fraud, and phishing among other cybercrimes. This set of behaviours negates the values expected of a well-ordered and well-meaning cyberspace, all of which threaten physical societal cohesion and ethical standards. Aims: This paper examines Omolúàbí ethos, a traditional embodiment of moral principle of the Yoruba people, as a remedial framework. The Omolúàbí ethos places virtues such as good character, respectful conduct, gentleness, honesty, trust, humanness, among others, as a necessity for building a responsible society, even in the cyberspace. Methodology: Being philosophical research, the paper adopts qualitative method to unpack the relevance of ancient Yoruba proverbs and ethical practices to contemporary online engagement. Findings: The paper argues that if the Omolúàbí ethos is imbued into cyberspace culture, through the medium of philosophical counseling in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency, it could help ensure a more suitable online environment where respect, dignity, and virtue are paramount. Conclusion: This paper contributes to scholarship by positioning an indigenous ethical framework for addressing contemporary cyberspace’s ethical challenges.

Background: This study explores the paradoxical role of artificial intelligence as both a tool of exploitation within surveillance capitalism and a force for resilience in disaster risk management, highlighting the ethical and governance challenges that arise at the intersection of these domains. Aims: This article aims to enable the ethical use of AI in DRM while insulating public systems from the structural harms of commercial data exploitation. Methodology: Drawing from a comparative qualitative analysis of 35 academic sources, the study investigates how BigTech corporations and data brokers leverage AI to commodify personal data, consolidate informational power, and erode democratic agency. Results: The present study critically examines the dual role of artificial intelligence in contemporary digital society, contrasting its exploitative deployment within surveillance capitalism with its constructive use in disaster risk management (DRM). Simultaneously, it highlights a parallel body of research showcasing AI’s capacity to enhance early warning systems, situational awareness, and post-disaster recovery, especially in resource-constrained and climate-vulnerable regions. Conclusion: To reconcile these conflicting trajectories, the article proposes the Public AI for Resilience (PAIR) framework—a governance model grounded in data sovereignty, public infrastructure, algorithmic explainability, and cross-sectoral collaboration. Ultimately, the article argues for a normative recalibration of AI governance that prioritizes equity, transparency, and collective resilience over market imperatives, demonstrating that AI’s public good potential can be realized without surrendering to surveillance-based capitalism.

Aurhor: Ehsan DehghanTitle: The Discursive-Digital Link: Antagonism and Polarisation in Digital Spaces Year of Published: August 2025352ppIn EnglishISBN: 9781032487274Publisher: New York: Routledge

Background: Since the advent of modern policing, technological innovations in communication and information management have significantly shaped investigative practices and crime detection strategies. Aims: The current research study explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in modern crime detection and prevention across diverse domains including cybercrime, environmental crime, financial fraud, and urban surveillance. Methodology: Employing a qualitative meta-synthesis methodology, the research critically examines peer-reviewed literature published between the years 2015 and 2025 to identify emerging trends, technological innovations, and socio-legal implications associated with AI-driven policing. Findings: The key findings highlight the integration of machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing techniques into the predictive and real-time law enforcement systems. These technologies have demonstrably enhanced the accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness of crime prevention strategies. However, the current study also reveals significant challenges, including algorithmic bias, lack of transparency, and inadequate regulatory oversight, particularly in socially stratified or underregulated contexts. Conclusion: The current article underscores the necessity of embedding explainability, accountability, and human oversight into Artificial Intelligence systems to ensure the ethical and equitable implementation of AI-driven policing systems.