In alignment with our mission and values, this AI Governance Policy affirms our commitment to ethical practices and the protection of intellectual and creative work.
1. Our Core Principles
- Creativity Comes First
We celebrate human imagination. We will never use AI to replace or diminish the work of authors or illustrators. - Protection of Artistic Integrity
We oppose the unpermitted scraping or mining of authors’ and illustrators’ creative works to train AI systems. We advocate for ethical boundaries and transparency in how data is collected and used in AI development.
2. Use of AI at the Buckeye Book Fair
- AI may be used to support administrative efficiencies (e.g., scheduling tools, accessibility formatting, or language translation), but never to author content that misrepresents human origin or authorship.
- We stand with creators. Buckeye Book Fair supports guidelines that protect authors’ and illustrators’ rights in the digital age.
- We will never knowingly use AI-generated work that mimics or exploits the voice, style, or identity of any creator without explicit permission.
3. Ongoing Oversight
- This policy will be reviewed annually by our leadership team. As technology evolves, so will our safeguards and strategies to ensure we are always working in the best interest of the literary and artistic community.
The Buckeye Book Fair has always been a place where stories are honored and storytellers are uplifted. As we embrace new tools and challenges, our commitment remains unwavering: to protect the heart of creativity.