
Indigenous Principles, Universally Applicable
Ethical AI Strategy
Shaping AI for Good:
The Need for Ethical Policies
Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of governance, business, and society—but without clear policies, AI can reinforce bias, exploit sensitive data, and compromise sovereignty. Ethical AI development must be built on transparency, fairness, accountability, and respect for data ownership.
At Nadlii, we are one of the few organizations tackling the urgent issue of data sovereignty and ethical AI data usage, particularly when it comes to Indigenous knowledge and governance. Our work enables AI to serve communities, rather than exploit them, while setting a universal foundation for responsible AI across all sectors.
Our Ethical AI Commitments
✔ AI should empower, not exploit. Technology must be designed to enhance human decision-making, not replace or undermine it.
✔ AI models must respect data ownership and governance. Cultural and proprietary knowledge must remain under the control of those who generate it.
✔ AI compute and cloud solutions must align with sovereignty principles. Organizations must have the ability to control where and how their data is stored, processed, and used.
How Nadlii Delivers Ethical AI
Policy development – Establishing AI governance frameworks that prevent bias, structures compliance, and uphold ethical data use.
Collaboration & advocacy – Partnering with global and Indigenous organizations to shape AI regulations and ethical development.
Education & training – Providing guidance on AI policies, responsible AI applications, and data governance for communities, organizations, and policymakers.
Certification – Verifying adherence to AI standards that prioritize fairness, transparency, and sovereignty.