AI Principles Framework

1. Equitable and Accessible

We are committed to ensuring equitable access to AI education and resources for all students, educators, and families, regardless of background or circumstance.

We will actively work to bridge the digital divide and eliminate barriers to AI literacy, ensuring that AI benefits all members of our community.

We will strive to mitigate bias and discrimination in AI systems, promoting inclusive and culturally responsive AI applications.

2. Ethical and Transparent

We will prioritize ethical considerations in the design, development, and implementation of AI systems, ensuring fairness, legitimacy, honesty, impartiality, transparency, and accountability. We will promote responsible data practices, adhering to privacy-by-design principles, and protect the privacy and security of student and other stakeholder information.

We will ensure users are informed when they are interacting with AI-enabled systems and, where possible, provide transparency into how AI processes inputs and arrives at its results. We will carefully consider the level of explainability and transparency needed in different contexts, balancing factors such as intellectual property protection, risk management,
and accuracy.

We will closely monitor the performance and output of AI systems to prevent unintended consequences and ensure they are used for their intended purpose.

We will foster collaboration and engagement among stakeholders to ensure that AI initiatives are developed and implemented transparently, inclusively, and ethically.

3. Human-Centered and Socially Beneficial

We will leverage AI to personalize learning experiences, empower students to take ownership of their education, and foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while ensuring that AI augments, rather than replaces, the essential role of educators.

We will ensure AI solutions align with human goals and needs while fostering a positive impact on society.

We will maintain human oversight of AI systems, ensuring there is always an option for human intervention and that AI augments, rather than replaces, human capabilities.

We will consider the broader societal impact of AI and strive to ensure its development and adoption are socially beneficial, enhancing educational outcomes, promoting equity, and preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving world.

We will promote the digital wellbeing of students and work to actively mitigate the risks of cognitive and emotional over-reliance.

We will empower students to become informed and responsible citizens in an AI-powered world.

4. Continuous Improvement and Innovation

We will foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and exploration of AI’s potential to enhance teaching and learning.

We will remain adaptable and responsive to the evolving AI landscape, integrating new technologies and best practices as they emerge.

We will collaborate with external partners, including universities, research institutions, EdTech nonprofits, and industry leaders, to advance AI education and research.

5. Accountable and Sustainable

We will establish clear lines of accountability for the development, deployment, and use of AI systems, ensuring ethical outputs and taking responsibility for addressing potential issues.

We will implement robust testing and monitoring programs to ensure AI systems behave as intended and to address potential issues proactively.

We recognize the environmental impact of AI models, such as energy and water consumption, and commit to being conscious consumers of the technology.