Ethical Resources creates practical educational tools that help professionals and small businesses use artificial intelligence more safely, responsibly and confidently. The resources translate broad ethical principles into questions, checks and processes that can be applied to everyday work.
The resources are designed for professionals, sole practitioners, service providers and small business owners who use AI or are considering introducing it into their work. They are particularly useful for people who handle personal information, exercise professional judgement or communicate information that others may rely upon.
No. The resources are written for ordinary AI users rather than technology specialists. Technical concepts are explained in clear language, with an emphasis on practical decisions such as what information can be entered, what needs to be checked and when human oversight is required.
Current products are available through the ModernBusinessEthics Etsy shop. ModernBusinessEthics is the online shop through which Ethical Resources sells its printable guides, decision tools and professional learning materials.
Products are supplied as downloadable PDF files. They can be read on a computer or tablet and printed when a physical working copy is preferred. Product listings explain exactly which files are included with each purchase.
Unless the individual product description states otherwise, the resources are printable PDFs rather than editable documents or digital forms. They are designed to be printed and completed by hand or used as reference material on a screen.
Your permitted use will depend on the licence stated in the product listing. A standard purchase is generally intended for the individual purchaser or purchasing business and should not be copied or distributed to other organisations. Please check the relevant listing before sharing a resource more widely.
Not automatically. Purchasing a resource does not usually include permission to reproduce or distribute it to clients, customers or members of the public. If you require broader use, please contact Ethical Resources before copying or distributing the material.
No. Ethical Resources products provide general educational information and structured decision support. They do not replace legal advice, privacy advice, cybersecurity assessment, professional supervision, organisational policy or guidance from a relevant regulator or professional body.
No resource can guarantee compliance. Your responsibilities will depend on your location, profession, organisation, contractual obligations, the information involved and how the AI system is being used. The resources can help you identify important questions and areas requiring further investigation or qualified advice.
Removing a name may reduce risk, but it does not necessarily make information anonymous. A person may still be identifiable through details such as their age, occupation, location, health history, family circumstances or distinctive experiences. The AI Confidentiality Decision Tree can help you examine this risk before entering information.
Consider the purpose of the task, the sensitivity of the information, the reliability of the tool, the people who may be affected and the consequences if the output is wrong. The AI Stoplight Test provides a quick initial way to classify a proposed use as lower risk, uncertain or unsuitable.
AI can produce useful information, but a confident answer is not proof that the answer is correct. Important claims, references, calculations and professional information should be checked against current and authoritative sources. The level of verification should increase when the possible consequences of an error become more serious.
Yes. AI may assist with research planning, early drafting, organisation, clarity and selected visual concepts. Published content remains under human direction and is reviewed, revised and approved before publication. Further information is available in the Ethical Resources AI Use and Transparency Policy.
Begin by identifying the decision you need help with. If your immediate concern is whether information can be entered into an AI tool, consider the AI Confidentiality Decision Tree. If you need a quick initial risk check, consider the AI Stoplight Test. If you want a broader introduction to privacy, accuracy, oversight and accountability, AI Risk Assessment Foundations for Professionals is the most suitable starting point.
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