Akari Earth integrates artificial intelligence as a creative and civic tool — never as a substitute for human care, consent, or accountability.
1) Purpose
AI helps us analyze data, generate visual concepts, and accelerate communication so that small civic teams can do more with limited time and resources. It is always used to support human decision-making, not replace it.
2) Transparency
When we use AI for imagery or writing, we say so openly. Every visual, map, or dashboard that includes AI assistance is clearly labeled. The goal is clarity — not deception — and to make civic technology more understandable for everyone.
3) Human oversight
All outputs are reviewed and edited by people. AI assists with pattern detection or visualization, but human judgment, cultural sensitivity, and ethical review remain central to every decision.
4) Data & privacy
Akari Earth does not sell data or use AI to identify individuals. Any modeling or forecasting uses anonymized, aggregate public data to help cities understand housing gaps and measure impact responsibly.
5) Creative use
For storytelling and public education — such as videos or concept art — AI helps visualize what equitable regeneration could look like. It’s a tool for imagination, like photography or 3D rendering once were.
6) Ethical boundaries
We do not use AI for facial recognition, behavioral prediction, or surveillance. We oppose any application that exploits communities, displaces residents, or erodes trust.
Our commitment
Akari Earth treats AI as a paintbrush — a tool that amplifies creativity, speed, and transparency — but always in service of people and planet. Our success is measured in trust and tangible housing outcomes, not novelty.
Short, straight answers to the most common questions. For our principles and detailed practices,
see the policy linked above.
1) Why does Akari Earth use AI?
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AI helps small civic teams move faster: analyzing public data, drafting concepts, and visualizing
renovations. It supports human decision-making — it does not replace it.
2) Are AI visuals replacing human artists?
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No. We treat AI like a camera or a 3D renderer — a tool for drafts and education. When we can commission
human work, we credit and pay artists. AI helps when budgets are limited or timelines are tight.
3) Do you label AI-assisted visuals?
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No. We don’t tag individual visuals. AI is used as a tool in the creative process — like color grading, compositing, or 3D rendering — not something to flag each time. This page explains our approach transparently without adding unnecessary labels.
4) What data do you use? Do you track people?
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We use public, aggregate, or partner-provided datasets. We don’t sell data, and we don’t build systems to
identify individuals. Modeling/forecasting uses anonymized, aggregated inputs only.
5) Was my personal data used to train your models?
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We do not train models on personal dossiers. When we use third-party models, we choose providers with strong
privacy terms and avoid features that ingest sensitive personal data.
6) Can communities or cities opt out of AI features?
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Yes. AI features are modular. Partners can disable AI imagery, automated summaries, or specific analytics.
We’ll still deliver transparent, human-reviewed reporting.
7) How do you reduce bias and harmful outcomes?
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We combine diverse datasets, document assumptions, run sensitivity checks, and use human review panels
(including local context-holders). Any flagged output is revised or discarded.
8) Do you use facial recognition or surveillance tools?
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No. We do not deploy facial recognition, predictive policing, or covert tracking. These violate our ethics
and harm trust.
9) Who’s accountable — is there a human in the loop?
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Always. People review, edit, and sign off on outputs. We log decisions and provide a contact path for
corrections or questions.
10) How do I report an issue or request removal/correction?
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Use the contact form on our site or email the address in the footer. Tell us what you saw, the page/URL,
and your requested change. We’ll review promptly and follow up.
