Media Contact:
AI Freedom Alliance (AIFA)
John Farhat
media@aifalliance.org
Columbus, Ohio — January 31,2025 — AI Freedom Alliance (AIFA) is excited to announce the transition into a non-profit organization to align with its new mission! After celebrating its first year as an organization, AI Freedom Alliance has refined its purpose:
Our mission is to champion the adoption and growth of artificial intelligence through shared ethical standards for the empowerment of humanity.
The AI Freedom Alliance board of directors filed the articles of incorporation last week to become a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization as of January 15th, 2025.
"The decision to incorporate as a non-profit was an obvious choice to further demonstrate the dedication to our cause." Declared AIFA President, John Farhat. "This signifies the next step in our educational outreach efforts and the first step in holding ourselves to the same level of ethical responsibility that we ask from today's AI industry titans."
AIFA is comprised of small to medium sized businesses leaders with the shared vision to ensure AI technology is used for the benefit of society. AI Freedom Alliance provides regular education opportunities to members and holds various committees to help define and publish ethical guidelines for this industry. As a grassroots organization, AIFA stands apart from other ethical AI organizations by not being sponsored by any major tech companies. The absence of such a sponsorship allows AIFA to truly be independent and non-biased in their published standards and guidelines. Active directors have worked hard to establish a consistent structure of regular educational opportunities and industry published standards.
AIFA's official organization leaders are listed below.
President - John Farhat
Vice President - Angelo Mazzocco
Secretary - Hemant Swarup
Treasurer - Dan Greenleaf
Mike Alvarez - Director
Scott Brown – Director
Joey Cox – Director
Adrian Farhat - Director
Grace Farhat - Director
Todd Henley - Director
Tenneti Ravikiran - Director
Ervan Rodgers - Director
Cindy Sheets - Director
Elizabeth Tolia - Director
Gordon Withrow - Director
Expect to hear more about AIFA in the coming months as more educational events are held. White papers and guidelines will be continuously published to the public for those who want to see AI technology benefit us all.
Visit aifalliance.org for more information.
Columbus, Ohio — April 26,2024 — The AI Freedom Alliance (AIFA), a coalition of small to medium-sized business leaders and contributors, today announced the release of its inaugural set of resolutions and standards focused on the ethical use and transparency of generative AI technologies across all digital media including social media platforms.
As digital platforms increasingly integrate artificial intelligence to create and curate content, AIFA has developed guidelines to ensure these technologies are used responsibly, prioritizing user rights and ethical standards. The newly released standards address crucial aspects of AI deployments, including transparent identification of AI-generated content and responsible AI applications.
Key Resolutions Include:
Generative AI Identification: AI-generated content shared digitally including social media platforms must be clearly marked. The markings provide users with immediate visibility into the content’s origins. This initiative aims to foster transparency and maintain trust in digital content.
User Awareness and Control: Users have the right to know when they are interacting with AI-generated content and tools, ensuring informed decisions about their digital interactions.
"AIFA is committed to setting a high standard for AI ethics and transparency," said John Farhat, Organizer of the AI Freedom Alliance. "With these new resolutions, we are leading the way for a future where technology respects user autonomy and promotes a more transparent use of this technology."
These standards are intended to guide developers of AI technologies and encourage social media platforms to adopt practices that protect and empower their users.
For more information about the AI Freedom Alliance and the full set of resolutions and standards, please visit https://aifalliance.org/resolutions-standards/
About AI Freedom Alliance: Founded in 2024, the AI Freedom Alliance (AIFA) is dedicated to promoting ethical standards and transparency in the use of artificial intelligence. Comprised of small to medium sized grassroots business leaders from various industries, AIFA strives to ensure that AI technologies uphold individual freedoms that bring value to our society.