upon by each organization itself.
This policy framework does not seek to prescribe a set of rules
that all organizations must follow. Instead, it aims to provide a
foundational framework to help each organization design a policy
that aligns with its own context and values. At the same time, the
framework presents basic principles that serve as reference points
when using generative AI. Organizations may use these principles
as a reference to adapt the provisions of this guideline—by revising,
removing, or adding specific clauses—to develop an internal policy
appropriate to their own context.
This guide and policy framework should not be misunderstood
as encouraging or promoting the use of generative AI. There may
be organizations or activists who choose not to use generative AI
for a variety of reasons, including insufficient gains in efficiency,
concerns about environmental impacts, or discomfort with the
technology itself. The purpose of this guide is strictly to propose the
minimum standards under which generative AI should be used, if an
organization chooses to use it at all.
Civil society’s role goes beyond that of a mere user of AI; it includes
demanding the development of trustworthy AI and the responsible
use of AI technologies. Accordingly, an AI policy for civil society
functions not only as an internal operational guideline but also as a
form of social policy advocacy. If organizations build upon this policy
framework, adapt it to their own contexts, and put it into practice,
they can contribute to the formation of a culture of responsible AI
use.
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