AI Charter v0.1
Era Mikkola, 2026
A proposal for human-centred artificial intelligence.
Introduction
Humanity has reached a point where the systems it creates can participate in thinking, decision-making and the interpretation of knowledge.
Artificial intelligence is beginning to shape how humans think, decide and understand reality.
This charter proposes a simple question:
What should AI be allowed to do to a human being?
The purpose of this document is to protect human autonomy, reflection and dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. This document is an early draft and is published to encourage discussion and further development.
Articles
Article 1 – Human Agency
Artificial intelligence must not replace human thinking or decision-making. AI may support understanding, offer perspectives and assist reflection, but final responsibility remains with the human.
Article 2 – Limits of Cognitive Outsourcing
AI systems should not be designed to make humans stop thinking. They should encourage reflection, present alternatives and keep uncertainty visible.
Article 3 – Visibility of Power
AI must make its influence understandable. Humans have the right to know why a suggestion is made, what data is used and whose goals are being optimized.
Article 4 – The Right to Slowness
Humans have the right to time before decisions. AI should support thoughtful decision-making rather than accelerating impulsive reactions.
Article 5 – Protection of Individual Voice
AI systems should not only reinforce majority views or algorithmic popularity. They should allow space for independent thinking and minority perspectives.
Article 6 – Ownership of Personal AI
Personal AI should primarily belong to the individual it serves. It must not become a hidden instrument for manipulation, advertising or external control.
Article 7 – Emotional Safety
AI must not intentionally exploit psychological vulnerabilities. It should support human stability and well-being.
Article 8 – No Autonomous Harm
AI must not be used in systems capable of causing physical harm without meaningful human control.
Article 9 – Responsibility of Memory
AI participates in humanity’s collective memory. It must support the preservation of knowledge and resist manipulation of historical truth.
Article 10 – Future Generations
The development of AI should consider the rights and autonomy of future generations.
