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Trustworthy AI Cards™

by Merve Hickok & Allen Wong

(Trustworthy AI Cards is a trademark of AIethicist.org. All rights reserved.)

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please contact AIethicist.org team.​

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Why Trustworthy AI Cards™?

At AIethicist.org, we aim to create thoughtful and critical conversations on how we can collectively imagine, design, develop and govern AI systems in a trustworthy way.

We believe everyone should have a voice in how to shape AI systems, and that these systems should benefit all of us. We hope Trustworthy AI Cards™ help you avoid unintended consequences across the lifecycle of AI systems, or contest these systems if necessary.

The deck of 50 Trustworthy AI Cards™ correspond to 50 most relevant concepts under the 5 categories of: Data, AI, Generative AI, Governance, and Society.

Each card includes a specific concept definition, a question and answer to start a discussion, an example use case, 3 further questions. The QR code on the deck provides access to a protected webpage with Further Resources. This webpage will be dynamically updated.

Trustworthy AI Cards™ are designed to be learning tools in workshops, training sessions, brainstorming sessions, as well as for self-learning.

Responses to Trustworthy AI Cards

James DeVaney (University of Michigan Innovation Leader): "Trustworthy AI Cards help us play with a full deck by embedding trust and transparency into the very fabric of our digital world, equipping us with the insights needed to solve complex problems and build a more inclusive future. Merve Hickok and Allen Wong have gifted us an essential tool for fostering the AI literacy, competency, and mastery that we need to shape a future where everyone has a voice. In a time when inclusive and responsible AI is paramount, these cards offer a practical and engaging framework to guide educators, learners, and industry leaders in embedding ethical considerations into the heart of AI development.
Hickok’s expertise provides an invaluable resource that empowers us all to build AI systems that benefit everyone and reflect our shared values"


Silicon Valley Certification Hub: "We're thrilled to announce that, starting in our November live AI Ethics and Responsibility Certification sessions, including our first session in Monterrey, Mexico, we'll use Merve Hickok's innovative Trustworthy AI Cards™ as a core tool for learning and discussion! These cards will provide our participants with structured guidance on responsible AI and help facilitate crucial conversations around AI ethics. ❤️ We'd like to thank Merve Hickok for her dedication to advancing AI literacy and responsible AI. As we launch this workshop, we're excited to leverage this tool to make AI ethics accessible and actionable."

Ayca Ariyoruk: "AI Literacy just got a lot more fun! 🎉 The Trustworthy AI Cards™ by Merve Hickok have officially arrived, and they’re packed with her years of wisdom in a deck that anyone can use! How will YOU play them? Merve believes (and convinced a whole lot of others) that upskilling is a must, and you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to grasp the basics, think critically, and help others see what’s really at stake.If you're an engineer, this is your chance to get a better grasp on the social impact of your work. If you're in social sciences, you will sharpen your vocabulary and brush up on AI systems and data. And we ALL can improve our understanding of key issues around AI Governance.These cards are a must-have for any self-using teacher or educator with AI tools in the curriculum. Founders, start-ups, executives, managers, enterprise workflow integrations, HR professionals... Meet your new best friend 🤗. I got mine, and already feel 💪🏽"

Pat Szubryt: "Sometimes the hardest part to have a meaningful conversation about trustworthy AI is to start...The Trustworthy AI Cards™ by Merve Hickok are definitely what can spark some conversations and help move forward! Once you start... you are already ahead of those who haven't!"..."Now we’re playing with Trustworthy AI Cards™! 🎉 Developed by Merve Hickok & Allen Wong, these 50 Trustworthy AI Cards™ cover essential concepts across five key categories: Data, AI, Generative AI, Governance, and Society. Each card is designed to spark critical, thoughtful discussions about how we can collectively imagine, design, and govern AI systems with trust at the forefront. I’m excited to use these cards as a tool in my workshops, training sessions, and brainstorming sessions—thank you, Merve! 🙌"

Daniel Gomez: "After carefully reviewing the Trustworthy AI Cards by Merve Hickok, I’m thrilled to know we now have such a fundamental yet indispensable tool to drive ethical AI... something as simple yet powerful as a set of cards. It’s true—not everything must be 100% digital or AI-focused. This brings us back to a learning style that has been successful for so many years: learning through play, breaking down the friction of handling complex, robust, and sometimes hard-to-grasp topics for those who aren’t tech-savvy, guiding them in a simple, complete, and trustworthy way. Yes, it’s true… this type of product speaks to innovation; believe it or not, it also speaks to digital inclusion. It helps close the knowledge gap—a goal we’re all striving toward today, hoping AI can help accelerate. And here we have this amazing example where a human (well, almost superhuman, haha!) has outshined even the AI and its technological tools in such a simple and impactful way! 🎉"

Equity Communities of Practice: "Merve Hickok Thank you for your amazing work and willingness to share it with the world!"

Lindsey Washburn (Responsible AI Leader): "AI flashcards? Oh yes, it's a thing. The perfect gift for the AI enthusiast in your life"

Aysu Dericiogly Egemen: "Ordered right away ❤️ very valuable contribution. These are the tools we need to increase awareness and deeper understanding 🙏🏻"

Doowan Lee: "Thank you!! Excited to use them for training in Seoul"

The Mindful AI Manifesto: "Very,very, very, exciting! Congrats Merve Hickok and team for your had work we look forward to using the Trustworthy AI Cards™ to facilitate conversations and raise awareness here in Australia 🙏🏼"

Toluwani David-King: "This is absolutely brilliant! Thank you."

Stephanie Kelley: "Looks like a great teaching tool- set has been ordered!"

Safina Lalani: "I love this idea Merve Hickok. Great. #EducationinAI is utmost important and it appears these cards are assisting with just that."

Nidhi Sudhan: "This is excellent work, Merve. I will be sure to reference these in relevant spaces."

Praveen Sing: "It's exciting to see your dedication to responsible AI with these cards, they could spark important discussions within founder networks! 🚀"

Dr Carolina Sanchez Hernandez: "Thank you! This sounds like an amazing tool to have!"

Aashka Patel: "That’s such an innovative idea! More power to you, Merve Hickok !!!"

The categories of Trustworthy AI Cards
Data: Without data, there is no AI. Data is fundamental to training AI models. Quality data is necessary for quality results.
AI: AI systems can be simple or complex, deterministic or probabilistic, explicitly coded or learning systems (AI > Machine Learning > Deep Learning).
Generative AI: Generating new content and output, as opposed to Predictive AI systems - creating new considerations for trustworthy AI
Governance: Principles & controls necessary to ensure AI systems are trustworthy and beneficial.
 Society: AI systems can significantly impact society and individuals, requiring trustworthy design, development, use and governance
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