The Quick-and-Dirty Guide to Creating an AI Ethical Usage Policy
Why Bother With an AI Usage Policy?
AI is powerful af. It can draft your emails, repurpose your blogs, even outline your launch plan. But with great power comes… yep, you guessed it - a metric shit ton of gray areas.
How much of your content is actually you?
How do you avoid sounding like a robot?
What happens if a client asks whether you used AI on their project?
Without clear guidelines, you’re just winging it - and that’s how you end up with inconsistency, mistrust, or content that feels soulless.
An ethical usage policy doesn’t need to be a 20-page corporate doc. It’s simply a set of boundaries you set for yourself (and your business) so AI works with your values.
The Quick-and-Dirty Framework
Your AI policy can be as simple as a one-pager. Start by answering these questions:
1. Where will I use AI?
Think: idea generation, rough drafts, research summaries, repurposing. Keep it clear and contained.
2. Where won’t I use AI?
For example, final drafts, sensitive client work, or anywhere your unique voice is essential.
3. How will I keep it ethical?
This could mean always editing outputs, disclosing AI use to clients, or only using tools you trust to protect data.
4. How will I keep my voice?
Your audience is here for you. Decide how you’ll make sure AI outputs still sound like you - whether that’s adding personal anecdotes, reworking tone, or using custom-trained tools.
That’s it. Policy drafted. Quick, dirty, spoon-friendly.
Why It Matters
Clarity: You know exactly where AI fits in (and where it doesn’t).
Trust: Your audience and clients know you’re not outsourcing your soul to ChatGPT.
Energy: Instead of reinventing the wheel every time you touch an AI tool, you’ve got guardrails in place.
Final Thoughts
AI is only as ethical as the way you use it. A clear policy keeps you aligned, sustainable, and trustworthy.
If you want the deep dive (examples, templates, and the full framework for tired entrepreneurs), you’ll find it inside Ethical AI for Exhausted Entrepreneurs 3 week sprint. See you there!
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