With the prevalence of AI across K-12 schools increasing each day, it’s crucial that educational institutions, governments, and technology providers implement ethical AI policies to combat misuse and mitigate the risks that can come with the use of AI solutions.
Whilst these solutions are undoubtedly a phenomenal resource for students to learn and grow, they can also present significant risks to the wellbeing and safety of both students and staff.
As a trusted partner for more than 700 schools to help keep students safe online, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical AI use across all of our technology solutions.
Our approach is founded on the following principles:
Ethical Standards and Fairness
We are dedicated to ensuring that our AI solutions are developed and deployed with a steadfast commitment to ethical principles. This means prioritising non-discrimination, fairness, and the avoidance of biases in our algorithms. We understand the sensitive nature of student data and are committed to its ethical handling.
Transparency and Accountability
We believe in the power of transparency. It is vital for our stakeholders to understand how our AI works and we strive to provide clear explanations of the AI models in use across our software platforms, ensuring that our technology is not only advanced, but also comprehensible and accountable.
Data Privacy and Security
The privacy and security of student data are paramount. Our systems comply with all relevant privacy laws, including FERPA, GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act. We employ rigorous data encryption and access control measures to safeguard the information entrusted to us.
Student-Centric Approach
Our primary goal is the safety and wellbeing of students. Our AI technology is designed to proactively enhance student safety, while respecting their rights and privacy. The use of AI across our software serves the purpose of detection and intervention against cyberbullying, self-harm, threats of violence, online grooming, and image-based abuse.
Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
We are committed to the ongoing monitoring and refinement of our AI models. This ensures not only their accuracy and effectiveness, but also their ethical integrity. We continually address and rectify any unintended biases or errors, and have a dedicated team for training and improving our AI models on a regular basis.
Collaboration with Educational Experts
Our AI solutions are developed in collaboration with educators, child psychologists, and other industry leaders focusing on student safety and wellbeing. This ensures our technology solutions are both well rounded and curated to the unique needs of K-12 education.
Stakeholder Involvement
We actively involve educators, pastoral care, and other stakeholders in our development and feedback processes. This collaborative approach ensures our technology aligns with community needs and values.
Adherence to Regulations and Standards
We rigorously comply with legal and industry standards in deploying our AI solutions, ensuring responsible and lawful use of technology in education.
User Control and Empowerment
We empower schools and administrators with control over our AI systems. Our technology is designed to be flexible, allowing for customisation and manual overrides as necessary.
Social and Ethical Responsibility
We are cognisant of the broader impact of our technology on society and student development. We are committed to harnessing the power of AI to bring about positive change and enhance the educational experience.
Saasyan’s mission has always been to ensure the online safety of students everywhere, and we remain committed to that now more than ever. In the face of the biggest technology revolution since the inception of the internet, we have an obligation to ensure that the use of AI across our services is held to a strict set of ethical standards.
Similar to our own mission, we recognise that our work has only just begun and are committed to continuing to adapt and improve our solutions and policies to ensure a responsible, safe and ethical online environment for our users.
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