NOTE: Developing an ethical framework for AI image generation is a personal endeavour. Some may prefer a series of questions to ask themselves before or during the process, while others may opt for a single statement, a checklist, or even an acronym. The key is to create a framework that aligns with your individual approach.

Brent's Ethical Framework for using AI image generation:

Here is an example of my framework, which I consider a tool – a guideline or living document that I can modify as needed. As conditions change or my workflow evolves, I can update my framework to reflect those new factors.

  1. Purpose: Why am I using AI instead of other tools?
  2. Originality: Am I using the style and technique of a living artist?
  3. Impact: Could this tool lead to more stereotypical or colonial images that might harm others?
  4. Message: What do I aim to communicate?
  5. Stakes: What are the consequences of this project?
  6. Audience: Who will view this image?


Here is what I am thinking about with each question:

  1. Purpose: Why am I using AI instead of other tools?
  1. Originality: Am I using the style and technique of a living artist?
  1. Impact: Could this tool lead to more stereotypical or colonial images that might harm others?
  1. Message: What do I aim to communicate?
  1. Stakes: What are the consequences of this project?
  1. Audience: Who will view this image?