This week, the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation met and approved a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Policy. As AI tools become more common, this policy provides clear guidance for how they are used in ways that reflect our values, responsibilities, and commitment to trust.
The policy affirms a simple principle: AI can assist our work, but it does not replace human judgment, thought, and interaction. All AI-supported work is reviewed, verified, and approved by staff, ensuring that accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality remain central to everything we do.
We are already using AI in practical ways. It can assist with drafting communications, including this weekly newsletter, summarizing information, and supporting day-to-day work. For example, reading through previous board meeting minutes to find when fee or policy changes were approved by the board has been significantly automated with the assistance of AI. We are now able to search for specific data in just a few minutes.
One interesting and fun way we have recently used AI is in the development of a theme song for ODF (click on this link to listen). While these tools may be used to enhance our work, you can be assured that real humans are overseeing all aspects of our work with care and transparency.
As new technologies emerge, we will explore the available tools to assist us in more efficient operations that continue to support our mission and strengthen the trust placed in us.