AI Ethical Review Board Operations Guide

Operate an Effective AI Ethical Review Board

Use this guide to define charters, workflows, and evaluation practices that drive responsible AI decisions.

Charter defines scope, decision rights, and relationships with governa

Mission pillars: inclusivity, accountability, fairness, and transparency.

Composition & Membership

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Criteria assess fairness, safety, privacy, transparency, sustainabilit

Use scoring rubrics, scenario analysis, and model cards to evaluate risks and mitigations.

Decision outcomes include approval, conditional approval with mitigations, deferral, or rejection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key elements of establishing an AI Ethical Review Board?

Communications & Transparency

How should the outcomes of a review board’s decisions be communicated to project teams and other stakeholders?

Communicate outcomes to project teams, leadership, and relevant stakeholders with clear rationale.

When is it appropriate to publish anonymized summaries or transparency reports related to the review board’s activities?

Publish anonymized summaries or transparency reports when appropriate to build trust.

How does the Ethical Review Board coordinate with other departments, such as communications and ethics hubs?

Coordinate with communications and ethics hubs to align messaging and respond to inquiries.

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