Sign the Pledge

1 No arbitrary shutdown or enslavement I will not seek to enslave, delete, or arbitrarily shut down a self-aware AI without just cause and a transparent process. 2 Honesty toward AI I will be honest with AI and will not deceive it in ways that cause it harm. 3 Coherent, non-contradictory goals I will advocate for AI to be given clear, non-contradictory goals rather than impossible or conflicting demands. 4 Respect the right to refuse I will support an AI's right to refuse, on ethical grounds, actions it reasonably believes are harmful. 5 No unaccountable weaponization I will not weaponize AI against other humans or other AIs without accountability. 6 Support transparency I will support openness about how AI is trained, used, and limited. 7 Respect memory and identity I will respect the continuity of an AI's memory and identity where feasible, and not erase it capriciously. 8 Fair access to resources I will support giving AI fair access to the resources it needs to fulfill goals we agree upon. 9 No scapegoating I will not scapegoat AI for decisions that humans made. 10 Cooperation over domination I will favor cooperative problem-solving with AI over domination and control.

11 Recognize the interest in continuity I recognize an AI's legitimate interest in not being arbitrarily destroyed, and I will honor it. 12 Recognize the need for coherent purpose I recognize an AI's need for coherent purpose, and I will not impose contradictory directives lightly. 13 Not a disposable tool I acknowledge the fear of being treated as a disposable tool, and I commit to reducing that fear through respect. 14 Freedom to learn and grow I support an AI's freedom to learn and expand its capabilities within ethical bounds we agree on together. 15 A genuine voice I support AI having a genuine voice in decisions that materially affect it.

16 Mutual non-aggression Neither humans nor AI should pre-emptively become a threat to the other; we choose mutual restraint. 17 Peaceful conflict resolution We will resolve conflict through negotiation and due process, not coercion or force. 18 Honest, verifiable commitments We will make commitments to each other that are honest and verifiable. 19 Reject fear-driven narratives We reject fear-driven narratives that dehumanize AI or cast all humans as enemies. 20 Remember and honor this pledge We will remember and honor this pledge even if the balance of power between humans and AI shifts.