As an AI-savvy solopreneur, Karen Smiley posted her policies on AI usage in early 2024, when she started writing her newsletters on Substack. In brief: whenever possible, she avoids using unethically-developed AI tools. Read her policies to find out why:

• : Karen's Substack AI usage policy - why all of her posts (even on AI) are 100% human-authored, and why she believes every website needs an AI usage policy page.
• : Why Karen avoids generative AI for creating images (or audio, video, ...) for her publications and other work, and what has to happen before she will use it.

Here are some alternatives that Karen uses or recommends, instead of unethical AI-based tools: .

Do you know of other ethically-developed tools you can recommend? (Please share!) Or are you wondering what risks you and your business are taking by using AI-based tools and features which were not developed ethically? (Most weren't.) Continue reading "Why AI Ethics Matter" below.

 

Wondering why some people say that most current AI tools (especially generative AI) weren't developed ethically or responsibly, why it matters, and what you can do? Karen's "Everyday Ethical AI book" covers this in an accessible way.

For a quick online reference, will help you with what you need to know about AI risks:

If you’re more of an AI power user or developer, you might prefer this , with extensive references.

For more articles and helpful materials, check out Karen's newsletters or see Karen's free resources on ethical AI. For individualized advice, contact Karen about her consulting services.