Responsible AI for Business Checklist
A practical checklist for using AI with human review, privacy awareness, and care before publishing, sending, or relying on outputs.
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Web + Fillable PDF
Web checklist plus fillable PDF for public use.
Checklist
Before using AI
- Is the task appropriate for AI?
- Does it involve sensitive information?
- Can identifying information be removed?
- Does the task require licensed professional judgment?
- Could an error cause harm or confusion?
Checklist
While using AI
- Give appropriate context.
- Avoid unnecessary confidential information.
- Understand tool settings where relevant.
- Ask for sources when factual support matters.
- Keep the business owner or team member in control.
Checklist
Before using output
- Review accuracy.
- Verify material claims.
- Check tone and context.
- Confirm business policies.
- Check legal, financial, tax, medical, or professional issues where appropriate.
- Maintain human oversight.
Checklist
Before publishing or sending
- Is it accurate?
- Is it appropriate?
- Does it disclose anything private?
- Would I stand behind this as the business owner?
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