AI Ethics & Responsible Use Policy
AI is one of the most powerful tools a teenager will ever pick up. We teach students how to use it well — and how to recognize when it's being used badly.
Version v1.0 · Last updated May 2026
Our core principles
Honesty. Students disclose when they used AI to help build something. Pretending AI work is fully your own is not allowed.
Respect. AI is not a weapon. Students do not use AI to mock, impersonate, harass, or deceive other people.
Originality. AI is a starting point, not the finished product. Students learn to direct AI, edit it, and add their own taste.
Awareness. AI can be wrong, biased, or out of date. Students learn to verify what AI tells them.
What students may build
Personal websites, apps, games, AI videos, chatbots, and automations that are creative, useful, kind, and lawful. Students share what they make with their cohort during weekly check-ins.
What students may not build
We do not teach or allow projects that involve: deepfakes of real people without consent, sexual or violent content, content that targets or demeans any group, plagiarism of someone else's work, or anything intended to deceive a real audience.
If a student is unsure whether an idea is okay, the rule is simple: ask the instructor first.
Privacy and personal data
Students learn to never paste private information about themselves, their family, classmates, or anyone else into an AI tool. We model good prompt hygiene in every class.
Copyright and credit
Students are taught to respect other creators' work. When a project uses AI-generated images, music, or voices, that's disclosed in the project itself.
When tools change
The AI industry moves quickly. We teach the principles that don't change — clear thinking, ethical judgment, and creative ownership — so students stay grounded as the specific tools evolve.
Questions about this policy?
Email us at hello@manitobalearn.com. We aim to respond within two business days.
Disclaimer: These materials are informational and may later undergo legal review. They reflect our current operating practices as a small Winnipeg-based educational program.