We confront the hard truth that our design standards often fail the people they claim to serve, from Daley Wilhelm's expose on how "neutral" car safety ignored female physiology to Brad Frost's warning about the reckless rush to weaponize AI. As we navigate these ethical failures, we also face the internal tension of shifting from making screens to running research while wondering if AI will replace us or simply empower those who adapt. The community is holding its breath on these questions, but waiting for permission has never moved the field forward.
