Sample AI Policy

I recently wrote about the importance of having an AI policy that your team can clearly explain in 30 seconds. 

People need clarity. Are they expected to use it a lot, a little, or not at all? When? Why? 

It's better to have a policy now that you can modify later rather than have no policy. 

I shared sample policies with a few organizations. Feel free to use this one as a starting draft or to edit an existing policy. And share it with those at your organization who are in charge of implementing a policy if it's not you! 

Draft policy: 

Why AI

• It can improve efficiency and outcomes by quickly drafting or editing communication, ideas, plans, and more.

Concerns with AI 

• Can’t always find the right tone or accuracy. Results can be great, but not always. 

• Valid ethical and environmental concerns about the impacts of AI.

• Risks to privacy and security. 

Our policy and philosophy is:

• We encourage its use for important tasks where it can quickly improve efficiency or outcomes, but nobody will be forced to use it. 

• We cannot rely on its results. We will always adjust for tone and accuracy. 

• Employees must protect confidential information. 

• We commit to continually developing human communication skills and technology skills. 

Here are a few examples of what it should or shouldn't be used for:

• Examples here.

  
  

It's important to get input on your policy from different departments - IT, HR, Communications, etc.

Thoughts? I'd love to see your plan if you have one, and it isn't 8 pages long. 😜