Preamble

From the Global AI Professional Standards Council

The Global AI Professional Standards Council of the Artificial Intelligence Board of America (ARTiBA) presents this Code of Ethics as the foundational expression of our commitment to advancing responsible, ethical, and globally relevant AI professionalism.

As the world enters a transformative AI-driven era, the role of AI professionals extends far beyond technical execution. It now encompasses ethical stewardship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the safeguarding of public interest. This Code provides a framework for the conduct expected of ARTiBA-certified professionals, guiding them to uphold integrity, objectivity, transparency, and continuous professional excellence.

The Council affirms that this Code is not merely a set of rules, but a shared responsibility — to ourselves, to the organizations and societies we serve, and to the future of Artificial Intelligence.

Core Ethical Principles

All ARTiBA-certified professionals commit to:

  • Integrity

    Integrity

    Act honestly and transparently in all professional, academic, and organizational engagements.

  • Competence

    Competence

    Strive for technical excellence and continuous learning in alignment with evolving AI standards.

  • Accountability

    Accountability

    Accept personal responsibility for professional decisions, actions, and their consequences.

  • Confidentiality

    Confidentiality

    Respect and safeguard intellectual property, data privacy, and proprietary information.

  • Fairness and Inclusion

    Fairness and Inclusion

    Treat all individuals equitably and without discrimination, and strive to reduce bias in AI applications.

  • Lifelong Learning

    Lifelong Learning

    Commit to ongoing professional development and continuous upskilling to remain competent in the fast-evolving field of Artificial Intelligence.

Professional Responsibilities

Certified individuals must:

  • Represent their qualifications truthfully and not misstate their certification status.

  • Provide accurate information in all interactions with employers, clients, and the public.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential ethical concerns in professional engagements.

  • Uphold ARTiBA’s name and standards by maintaining high levels of professional conduct.

  • Pursue ongoing professional development and renewal of certification as required, maintaining alignment with AMDEX™ standards and ARTiBA’s upskilling expectations.

  • Report known or suspected violations of this Code, or misuse of ARTiBA credentials or frameworks, to ARTiBA through official channels.

  • Speak up against unethical AI practices or unsafe implementations within your professional scope, even when doing so may be difficult.

AI-Specific Ethical Responsibilities

Given the potential of AI to impact society and human lives, ARTiBA-certified professionals are expected to:

  • Promote the design and deployment of AI systems that are transparent, explainable, and secure.
  • Identify and mitigate risks of bias, discrimination, and harm in AI applications.
  • Comply with applicable laws, global frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST RMF), and organizational policies.
  • Avoid the misuse of AI technologies in ways that threaten human dignity, rights, or autonomy.
  • Exercise judgment, transparency, and accountability in the use of generative AI tools, ensuring outputs are not misrepresented, plagiarized, or used to manipulate or misinform.
  • Refrain from using automated systems to replace critical human accountability in decision-making, especially in high-risk domains.
  • Contribute to the development and deployment of AI systems that advance human well-being, societal resilience, and planetary sustainability.
  • Avoid participation in AI projects that demonstrably contribute to large-scale harm, exploitation, or environmental degradation.
Compliance and Enforcement

Compliance and Enforcement

Violations of the ARTiBA Code of Ethics may result in:

  • Formal warning or reprimand
  • Suspension of credentialing rights
  • Permanent revocation of certification
  • Legal action in cases involving fraud, misrepresentation, or other violations of law

All reported cases will be reviewed by ARTiBA’s Ethics Oversight Panel in accordance with documented procedures.

Ethical Leadership Pledge

As an ARTiBA-certified professional, I pledge to uphold the principles of integrity, continuous learning, responsible innovation, and global ethical stewardship in all my work related to Artificial Intelligence.

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