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Discover the new AI Usage Classifications Standard

Purpose

The AI Usage Classification (AIUC) exists to promote transparency, accountability, and clarity in how artificial intelligence is applied across different domains of work. Its purpose is not to evaluate the quality or ethics of  (AI) use, but to provide a simple, shared language for organisations and individuals to describe the level of AI involvement in the generation, creation, design or development of artefacts, content, and products, in professional, personal and creative settings.

By supporting honest disclosure, the classifications enable stakeholders - including clients, regulators, consumers and communities - to understand when and how AI is used, fostering trust, informed engagement, value assessment, and responsible innovation.

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Scope

The AI Usage Classifications are available to organisations and individuals with an approved registration or certification for usage on and in artefacts, content or products that have been generated, created, designed, developed, or executed.

This page should be read in conjunction with the AI Usage Classification Code of Practice.

Implementation

The implementation of the AI Use Classifications requires a structured approach to ensure consistent and meaningful adoption across the organisation.

Organisations should first consider what levels of AI involvement are appropriate and acceptable for their products and deliverables, taking into account their market, regulatory environment and customer expectations.

Documenting this intent - along with planned rollout activities and example usage scenarios - not only streamlines the process of becoming a registered user of the classifications but also maximises the benefits of transparent and responsible AI use.

Benefits

Leveraging the classifications has the following benefits:​

  • The classifications promote transparency by providing a consistent language for disclosing the role of AI in professional, personal and creative settings, helping stakeholders understand the various levels of human involvement and where and to what extent AI was utilised to generate, create, design, develop or execute the artefacts, content or products.

  • It enhances stakeholder confidence when delivery organisations signal their commitment to ethical, transparent and well-governed AI practices.

  • The classifications help organisation align internal AI use with their policies, risk appetite and sector expectations without imposing restrictive or value-laden judgements.

  • It supports more efficient operations by encouraging responsible use and experimentation with AI while maintaining accountability through appropriate classification and review.

What are AI Usage Classifications?

The AI Usage Classifications are a straightforward, non-judgmental way to describe the level of AI involvement.
There are five classifications which are expected to be applied to the deliverables, content and/or products, based on the usage guidelines.

AI Usage Classification AI-Free TM

When no AI is used in the generation, creation, design or development of the artefact, content, product or process.

As part of the licence registration process, you will receive access to the complete set of badges for use in your products, artifacts, or content as per the Code of Practice.

AI Usage Classification Human-Led TM

When AI has been used to make minor tweaks, optimisations or corrections without changing the original intent in the generation, creation, design or development of the artefact, content, product or process.

AI Usage Classification Co-Created TM

When AI has supported the iterative generation, creation, design or development of the artefact, content, product or process.

AI Usage Classification AI-Led TM

When a human has made minor adjustments, optimisations or corrections to an artefact, content, product or process that has been entirely generated, created, designed or developed by AI.

AI Usage Classification AI-Generated TM

When AI has been used to entirely generate, create, design or develop the artefact, content, product or process.

Global Endorsement and Adoption

If you would like to discuss how to integrate the AI Usage Classifications into your ecosystem and support global endorsement and adoption of the AI Usage Classification, contact us below.

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