The Social Art Complex: AI Ethics Manifesto

Video, using Adobe Firefly, created during a session from IDEO U AI and Design Thinking Workshop Series

As a design-thinking and visual practitioner, here is my commitment to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly, creatively, and human‑first.

Purpose

AI is a powerful amplifier. I use it to expand thinking and not to replace judgment, originality, or accountability.

Guiding Principles

People first and system awareness. AI supports human creativity and decision‑making. People remain responsible for intent, impact, and outcomes, and systems should be examined for relationships and understanding.

Originality Before Optimization

I protect time and space for solo thinking. AI enters only after ideas have been formed and questioned.

Augmentation, Not Automation

AI helps surface options, patterns, and risks, but it does not make final calls or moral judgments.

Responsibility Over Convenience

All AI outputs are questioned, verified, and contextualized. Speed never outweighs integrity.

Care for People & Data

I respect privacy, authorship, and intellectual property and avoid using AI in ways that exploit or misrepresent others.

Mindful Use

I use AI intentionally, aware of environmental, cognitive, and cultural costs.

What This Means in Practice

I remain accountable for all work I publish or decisions I make. I choose when not to use AI.

AI is a lens, not my pen.