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SIL AI ethics statement

June 19, 2026
--Steve White

AI is being used more and more all the time. But there are dangers as well as possibilities.

Some months ago SIL created a set of rules for how they will use AI technology responsibly. They recognize that AI can be a powerful tool for helping people who speak minority or lesser-known languages, but they also know it can cause harm if used carelessly. Their rules are built around three big ideas:

  • * AI should only be used when it clearly helps people — not just because it's possible...
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