Devil and the Deep Blue Sea? - Scientists instinctively love nanotechnology, which is why they shouldn't be in charge of it [1] - The Scientist, USA
We can't expect scientists alone to conduct "responsible" research, given that they tend to embrace technology, and therefore approach the question with a bias. Leaving it to companies who have an incentive to release the technology, and start turning profits, is also not the way to go. Consequently, ethicists and the general public must be engaged in discussions about which of the technologies will be developed, when and where they will be introduced, and how they will be evaluated for safety.

Scientists fear progress lags in nano risk analysis [2] - Houston Chronicle, USA
Scientists warned Wednesday that innovation in the emerging field of nanotechnology is being threatened by uncertainty about its risks.
The concerns were aired at a U.S. House subcommittee hearing about a lack of progress by the federal government in developing a plan to research nanotechnology's environmental, health and safety risks.