Last updated on 9 May 2025
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) PRINCIPLES

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At Animawarriors, we believe the future of creativity is human. AI is a powerful tool, but it should never replace the vision, imagination, or emotional insight that only artists bring. Our commitment is to use AI ethically, transparently, and in support of artists' growth — never in place of it.

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We’ve developed these 8 principles to guide how we integrate AI into our teaching and creative practices:

1.  Tools for empowerment, not replacement

AI’s role is to support and streamline — never to replace — human vision, growth and learning process.

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2.  Human centric

Imagination is the starting point of all animation.  While AI can assist with certain tasks, the heart of the storytelling, emotion and artistry remains fully human.

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3.  Human accountability

Whether creative or technical, all decisions are the responsibility of the artist.  

 

4.  Integrity of information and influence

AI must be used to enrich knowledge, not to distort it.  We are committed to truthful, ethical content that increases learning and creative exploration.

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5.  Understanding AI risks

AI has strengths and weaknesses, and ethical grey areas.  We will educate ourselves and the community on responsible, informed use of  AI in creative workflows.

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6.  Transparency

In line with Article 50 of the EU AI Act, we will always clearly disclose when AI is used — whether generating content, assisting with feedback or supporting creative development.  This commitment helps maintain trust between students, teachers, and the wider creative community.  The acknowledgement statement will appear as “Animawarriors used [insert AI systems name here] to [specific use of generative AI]”.

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7.  Respect for Data and Intellectual Property

Any data — from training inputs to creative outputs— will be managed responsibly. We are committed to respecting privacy, respecting original artwork and ideas and  safeguarding intellectual property.

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8.  Openness, Literacy and Collaboration

We support AI literacy for everyone.  Our teaching team leads with confidence, care and skill as AI evolves.  We also encourage:

• Open dialogue about the use of AI in animation

• Sharing discoveries, tools and ideas

• Building an inclusive community that learns together.

 

These principles reflect who we are as artists, teachers and learners.  Animawarriors will continue evolving our practices as the world — and tech — evolves.  Let’s shape the future of animation together with ethics, imagination and each other.

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