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Complex policy documents simplified into actionable guidance for independent developers.


Regulatory Frameworks

EU AI Act Updated 2024

EU AI Act: Developer's Summary

A plain-language breakdown of the EU's landmark AI regulation. Understand risk categories, prohibited practices, and compliance requirements without the legal jargon.

  • • Risk classification tiers explained
  • • High-risk system requirements
  • • Transparency obligations
  • • Penalties and enforcement
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NIST RMF Updated 2024

NIST AI Risk Management Framework

The US voluntary framework for managing AI risks. We break down the core functions (Govern, Map, Measure, Manage) into practical implementation steps.

  • • Framework structure overview
  • • Governance recommendations
  • • Risk assessment methods
  • • Continuous monitoring practices
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International 2023

The Bletchley Declaration Explained

28 countries agreed on AI safety principles. Learn what this historic declaration means for developers and how it shapes the global regulatory landscape.

  • • Key commitments and principles
  • • Signatory responsibilities
  • • Implications for developers
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Standards Ongoing

ISO/IEC AI Standards Overview

International standards for AI systems including ISO/IEC 42001 (AI Management Systems) and related frameworks. Understand certification paths and best practices.

  • • ISO/IEC 42001 requirements
  • • Certification process
  • • Implementation guidance
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Whistleblower Support (Pre-release)

Safety Draft

Whistleblower Safety Checklist

Printable checklist and planning notes to prepare safe reporting.

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Guide Draft

Decision Guide

A short stepper to consider internal vs external pathways and urgency.

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Templates Draft

Template Letters

Employer notice, regulator intake, and counsel outreach (with redaction placeholders).

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Links Draft

Get Help Now

Vetted hotlines and NGOs for immediate support, organized by region.

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Practical Guides

Do's & Don'ts: API Wrappers

Quick reference for developers integrating third-party AI APIs. What you need to document, disclose, and consider.

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Do's & Don'ts: User Data

Handling user data in AI applications. Consent, storage, processing, and deletion best practices simplified.

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Do's & Don'ts: Model Cards

Creating effective model documentation. What to include, how to format, and why transparency matters.

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Bias Assessment Checklist

A practical checklist for identifying and mitigating bias in your AI applications. Step-by-step process for small teams.

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Transparency Statement Template

A fill-in-the-blank template for creating AI transparency statements for your product or service.

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Incident Response Playbook

What to do when things go wrong. A simplified incident response framework for AI-related issues.

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External Resources

The following are links to official sources and reputable third-party resources. We are not affiliated with these organizations.

European Commission AI Act

Official EU AI Act documentation

NIST AI RMF Playbook

Official NIST guidance

Partnership on AI

Multi-stakeholder AI responsibility resources

AI Incident Database

Learn from real-world AI failures

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