Artificial Intelligence Tip Sheet

This guide outlines key responsibilities for public servants using AI in any policy, program, or service. It is grounded in federal directives, standards, and legislation, with a focus on identifying and removing bias and barriers.

Core Principles for Responsible AI

Every public servant involved with an AI project must understand and apply these foundational principles:

• Human Oversight: A human must always have the final say in decisions that impact a person's rights or well-being.
• Fairness by Design: Equity is not an add-on or a nice to have. Legal considerations require users to proactively identify, challenge, and mitigate bias at every stage.
• Data Integrity: The quality and fairness of AI systems depend entirely on the quality and fairness of the data it's trained on.
• Accountability & Redress: Clear mechanisms must exist for people to challenge AI-driven decisions and seek recourse.