AI Policy: Do No Harm

Why This Matters

AI is a powerful tool. Like any powerful tool, it can be used for tremendous good or tremendous harm. At EthosPower AI, we believe that building AI-powered solutions for the energy industry comes with a responsibility to ensure those solutions are used ethically and safely.

We've chosen to align our AI usage policy with Anthropic's industry-leading standards because they reflect values we already hold: transparency, safety, and a genuine commitment to avoiding harm.

Universal Standards

These standards apply to all uses of our AI-powered services, regardless of the application or context. They represent non-negotiable boundaries.

Prohibited Uses

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using any EthosPower AI service or tool:

Illegal Activities

• Drug trafficking or controlled substance distribution
• Human trafficking or exploitation
• Intellectual property theft or infringement
• Money laundering or financial crimes

Critical Infrastructure

• Attacking or compromising power grids, water systems, or telecommunications
• Interfering with medical devices or healthcare systems
• Disrupting transportation or logistics networks
• Compromising financial system infrastructure

Cybersecurity Threats

• Creating or distributing malware, viruses, or ransomware
• Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks
• Bypassing security controls or authentication systems
• Phishing, social engineering, or credential theft

Weapons & Violence

• Designing weapons, explosives, or incendiary devices
• Creating chemical, biological, or nuclear agents
• Providing instructions for violence or terrorism
• Inciting violence against individuals or groups

Harmful Content

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in any form
• Hate speech targeting protected characteristics
• Extremist propaganda or radicalization content
• Content designed to psychologically manipulate or harm

Privacy & Identity

• Unauthorized surveillance or tracking of individuals
• Facial recognition for mass surveillance or law enforcement (without proper authorization)
• Identity theft or impersonation
• Doxing or publishing private information

Misinformation

• Generating fake news or deliberately false information
• Election interference or voter manipulation
• Creating deepfakes without disclosure
• Academic fraud or falsifying research

Fraud & Deception

• Scams, confidence schemes, or predatory practices
• Pyramid schemes or multi-level marketing fraud
• Deceptive advertising or hidden terms
• Market manipulation or insider trading

High-Risk Applications

Certain domains require extra care when AI is involved. If you're building applications in these areas, additional requirements apply:

Requirements for High-Risk Applications

1. Human Review: A qualified human expert must review AI outputs before they reach end users
2. AI Disclosure: You must clearly inform users that AI assisted in generating the output
3. Audit Trail: Maintain records of AI decisions for accountability and appeals

Consumer Applications

If you're building consumer-facing products using our AI services:

Chatbots & Assistants

• Users must know they're interacting with AI
• Don't impersonate real people without explicit consent
• Provide clear escalation paths to human support

Products for Minors

• Implement appropriate content filtering
• Comply with COPPA, GDPR-K, and other child protection laws
• Obtain parental consent where required

Agentic Systems

• AI agents must operate within defined boundaries
• Implement human oversight for consequential actions
• Ensure graceful failure modes

Enforcement

We take policy violations seriously. Consequences may include:

• Throttling: Reduced access to services
• Suspension: Temporary service interruption
• Termination: Permanent access removal
• Legal Action: For severe violations

If you become aware of policy violations—whether your own or others'—please report them immediately.