Governance and ethics
Establishing principles for responsible and safe AI
Leading the way in human-centered AI
As AI is increasingly integrated into human experiences, ensuring its safe, fair, ethical, and responsible development and use becomes ever more critical. At Northeastern, we are committed to supporting our community in navigating and advancing ethical, secure AI innovation that prioritizes human needs and values.
Explore the latest in AI governance and policies as we assess and map AI’s path forward.
Helping organizations navigate the ethical challenges of AI
AI Ethics Advisory Board
Our AI Advisory Ethics Board offers ethical guidance from top experts in academia, industry, and government. Access independent ethics guidance and advice that’s tailored to your organization’s needs.
AI and Data Ethics Initiative
The AI and Data Ethics Group aims to develop a robust ethics ecosystem for responsible development and use of autonomous, computational, and data driven systems through foundational research, translational research focused on policy and practice, and education and training programs.
Responsible AI Practice
We help organizations fully harness the power of responsible AI, meet emerging regulatory obligations, enhance technology by integrating ethics into the innovation process, and more.
Responsible use of AI
at Northeastern
As AI evolves rapidly, so does our responsibility to use it well. We’re committed to setting a high bar for how AI is applied across our work—grounded in safety, transparency, compliance, and accountability. The following policies and guidelines reflect our ongoing effort to lead with best practices and ensure AI serves our mission responsibly.
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