DIY AI use policy

We recommend every nonprofit, not-for-profit, NGO and for-purpose organisation develops an ethical AI use policy so that staff understand their responsibilities of using AI technologies and how to mitigate risks whilst encouraging innovation. 

We have developed a DIY AI Use Policy Template specifically with not-for-profits in mind, ready to download and adapt for your organisation.

⬇️ Download the policy template below ⬇️

The main benefits to having this policy are:

• Protect your organisation, your reputation, your staff and the vulnerable communities you support. By putting this policy in place, you are putting important steps, measures and protections in place to ensure the digital safety of your clients, partners and employees.
   
• Mitigate the risks of rogue AI. By identifying the risks for utilising AI, and having considered guidelines for AI use within your organisation, you help mitigate the risk of AI being used in inappropriate ways, and potentially opening up your organisation’s data to threat actors.
   
• Builds trust and ensures ethical integrity and mission alignment. This policy ensures that there’s human oversight, and that AI supplements – rather than replaces – human judgement. This policy promotes transparency and seeks to utilise AI tools to not only increase efficiency – but be in line with your organisation’s values.

By having a considered plan and policy, your organisation is on its way to safe and ethical AI use.

Further resources

These additional resources are essential supports to developing your Ethical AI Policy.

• Responsible AI For Leaders in NFPs and NGOs
• Responsible AI Foundations for NFPs and NGOs
• AI Assets Register