Organizations like schools or companies need to ensure their AI systems are safe, fair, and follow the rules. Here are some steps they can take:
1. Institutional Obligations in AI Adoption and Deployment
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Ethical Compliance Committee:
- Form a group of people (teachers, administrators, maybe even student representatives) to check if new AI tools are safe, fair, and legal before using them.
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Ongoing Transparency Reports:
- Share regular updates about where and how AI is used.
- Explain the goals, data sources, and how well the AI is performing.
2. Policies to Prevent AI Misuse
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Internal Regulation Development:
- Create clear rules about AI usage, including what kind of data is collected and who is allowed to use the tool.
- Specify what happens if someone breaks these rules.
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Employee (Staff) Training Programs:
- Provide regular training on AI ethics, privacy rules, and ways to avoid discrimination.
- Make sure teachers and staff know how to use AI tools responsibly.
Example: How a School Could Adopt AI Responsibly
Scenario:
Sunrise High School wants to use an AI tutoring app to help students with math.
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Ethical Compliance Committee:
- The school forms a small team of teachers, parents, and students.
- They review the AI app’s features, checking if it respects student privacy (like not sharing personal data) and if it offers fair support to all students.
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Ongoing Transparency Reports:
- Each semester, the school posts a short report on the website.
- The report explains what data the app collects, how it helps students learn, and how well students are performing with AI support.
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Internal Regulations:
- The school outlines clear rules:
- The AI app cannot collect sensitive data (such as health details) without permission.
- Only teachers trained in AI ethics can manage the app.
- The school outlines clear rules:
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Staff Training:
- Teachers attend short workshops on how the AI works and how to protect student data.
- They learn how to check for any signs of bias or errors in the app’s recommendations.