Every humanitarian using artificial intelligence (AI) faces ethical decisions, often without formal guidance. This practical guide highlights key ethical principles to consider when using AI tools.
This guide has been created as follow-up to the 2025-26 joint research initiative between the Humanitarian Leadership Academy and Data Friendly Space: Artificial intelligence in the humanitarian sector: mapping current practice and future potential.
This guide has been created with humanitarians for humanitarians – and as a companion to an interactive module on our digital learning module on kayaconnect.org.
Ethical AI use is how we protect both the people we serve and the integrity of humanitarian action itself. Ethical use must be built into individual and organisational approaches to AI.
Contact
This guide was created in May 2026. If you have any feedback or suggestions on this content, please contact:
Humanitarian Leadership Academy
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Data Friendly Space
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