1. Accountability
Responsibility is taken by the user for any decisions made based on,
or as a result of an AI-generated product.
The user ensures proper oversight of AI-generated products to avoid
any potential harm or liabilities.
AI is not a suitable substitute for a trained professional service
that psychologists provide. All intervention models/strategies should
all be based on accepted industry standards to ensure quality of the
services provided as per the relevant APS/AHPRA ethical guidelines and
standards as appropriate your relevant profession.
Due to the risk of plagiarism, it is encouraged that user seek the
sources of information and use plagiarism checkers where appropriate.
It may also be required to recognise and reference your sources of
information when using AI for research or information gathering.
2. Potential inaccuracy of AI Job Produced
Recognise that AI may produce work which is low quality or whereby the
quality is unclear.
AI-generated content requires repeated human review and validation.
Ensure that you update and educate yourself about the capabilities and
limitations of AI tools.
Recognise that AI tools are still being developed and evaluated, and
as such their use in professional settings is still considered highly
experimental. It may make mistakes, at times convincingly.
Use AI tools only when they can be justified and the risks are
understood. Ensure that ethical guidelines for AI usage are followed
at all times.
3. Prohibited Uses
Avoid using AI for academic tasks that would misrepresent one's own
capabilities or be considered 'excessive' (e.g. having the AI complete
mandated psychology internship tasks fully for you when the intention
is that you do these yourself).
Do not use AI tools to complete assignments, tests, or other
evaluative measures in a way that would violate standards of academic
integrity. If you are studying, you should ensure that you have
checked your institution's policy around the use of AI prior to use.
Recognise and analyse when there is significance in AI's role in
achieving the overall objectives in particular tasks which may benefit
from human involvement.
4. Data Bias
Be aware of the potential biases in AI algorithms and datasets.
Recognise the potential for AI to make biased and stereotyped
responses based on flawed, limited or incomplete data.
Regularly review, fact check and update AI tools where possible to
minimise biases.
5. Confidentiality
Ensure that any personal or sensitive data (e.g. names, date of birth,
addresses, names of family members) used in conjunction with AI tools
is deidentified and if necessary kept confidential and secure.
Do not share confidential information without proper consent (ideally
written where possible).
You acknowledge that there may be legal, ethical and moral risks with
AI if you choose to use any confidential client information even with
client consent.
It is encouraged that data be deleted from AI systems at the earliest
reasonable opportunity.
6. Transparency
Ideally before any service begins and with consent, seek to be
transparent to the reader, client, peer or stakeholder about the use
of AI in research, practice, and professional decision-making.
7. Continued Education
As AI technology continues to evolve, it is important for
psychologists, provisional psychologists and psychology students to
stay informed about new developments and best practices in the field.
Engage in continued education and training to learn about AI.
8. Organisational communication
Ensure that you receive permission to use AI by your management and
that its use is consistent with your organsational policy.
9. Copyright
The user should not enter resources that are copyrighted into AI.
10. Use of AI in ways that prioritise client welfare, consent and
privacy
This standard is referenced but no additional details are
provided.
11. Consistent AI use in line with the AI program's existing policies
This standard is referenced but no additional details are
provided.
12. Your use of AI will be consistent with the 8 voluntary Australian
AI Ethics principles
(as of 30 November 2023) by the Department of Industry, Science and
Resources:
a) Human, societal and environmental wellbeing; AI systems should
benefit individuals, society and the environment.
b) Human-centred values; AI systems should respect human rights,
diversity, and the autonomy of individuals.
c) Fairness; In that AI systems should be inclusive and accessible,
and should not involve or result in unfair discrimination against
individuals, communities or groups.
d) Privacy protection and security; AI systems should respect and
uphold privacy rights and data protection, and ensure the security of
data.
e) Reliability and safety; In that AI systems should reliably operate
in accordance with their intended purpose.
f) Transparency and explainability; There should be transparency and
responsible disclosure so people can understand when they are being
significantly impacted by AI, and can find out when an AI system is
engaging with them.
g) Contestability; When an AI system significantly impacts a person,
community, group or environment, there should be a timely process to
allow people to challenge the use or outcomes of the AI system.
h) Accountability; People responsible for the different phases of the
AI system lifecycle should be identifiable and accountable for the
outcomes of the AI systems, and human oversight of AI systems should
be enabled.
13. Your AI use as a psychologist should be compliant with the
professional competencies
(i.e. you agree to use AI ethically in these contexts)
Competency 1: Applying scientific knowledge of psychology to inform
safe and effective practice;
Competency 2: Practicing ethically and professionally;
Competency 3: Exercising professional reflexivity, deliberate practice
and self-care;
Competency 4: Conducting psychological assessments;
Competency 5: Conducting psychological interventions;
Competency 6: Communicating and relating to others effectively and
appropriately;
Competency 7: Demonstrating a health equity and human rights approach
when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples,
families and communities; and
Competency 8: Demonstrating a health equity and human rights approach
when working with people from diverse groups;
14. Product Disclaimer
If you purchase any Psychology Squared Product which utilises AI, you
recognise that the product results may vary, be unpredictable and
largely out of the control of Psychology Squared. Psychology Squared
AI products may be considered at present to be experimental in nature
and at all times you should check the quality for yourself. The
quality of AI responses may not be assured, however the user may be
encouraged to vary AI prompts strategically to get the desired result.
15. Staff Recommendations Disclaimer
You understand that posts and recommendations by Psychology Squared
staff reviewing AI products do not represent any endorsement of the
legality or ethics of the use of this AI.
16. AI Usage in Psychology Squared Resources
AI including ChatGPT, Jasper and others may be used in the production
of Psychology Squared Resources.
