Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be incredibly beneficial, but without responsible development, it could also cause serious harm. Its recent surge into our lives has left us with more confusion than clarity. We need to understand what this technology is, what it's capable of, and what limitations it has. Most importantly, we need to define what AI should not be used for.

Successful AI is built with responsibility, ethics, and inclusion by design - and then used thoughtfully, intentionally, and responsibly by the end user. 

Before recommending any AI tool to educators, our team has considered the following (copied from industry leaders Common Sense):

• People First: Does the product respect human rights and children's rights, as well as identity, integrity, and human dignity? Does it support human agency with human-in-the-loop and adults (parents, guardians, educators)-in-the-loop models?

• Learning: Is the product centered on the needs of individual students (including linguistically diverse students and students with disabilities)? Is it aligned with content standards? Does it foster a love of learning?

• Fairness: Does the product prioritize equitable sharing of the benefits of artificial intelligence, with a goal of eliminating unfair bias in the development and use of AI systems?

• Social Connection: Does the product foster meaningful human contact and interpersonal connection? It should not incite hatred against an individual or group, dehumanize individuals or groups, or employ racial, religious, misogynist, or other slurs and stereotypes that incite or promote hatred.

• Trust: Does the product perpetuate misinformation or disinformation? Does it avoid contradicting well-established expert consensus and the promotion of theories that are demonstrably false or outdated?

• Privacy: Does the product protect data? Does it comply with best practices related to data and privacy, and does it provide appropriate transparency and control over the use of data?

• Kids' Safety: Does the product protect children's safety, health, and well-being, regardless of whether the product is intended to be used by them?

• Transparency and Accountability: Does the product provide mechanisms for feedback, moderation tools for adults, or notification tools that flag potentially harmful content?