Social and Ethical Policy

At Wscripted Inc. (“Wscripted,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support writers' discovery while upholding the integrity of copyrighted content. Our platform empowers decision-makers to review writers’ work efficiently and inclusively within both the motion picture and publishing industries. Our goal is to balance innovation with robust protection for copyrighted materials and to ensure the highest standards of data security, privacy, and ethical data handling across all our practices. This Social and Ethical Policy outlines our commitment to these core principles as we develop our AI Literary Platform (“AI Technology”), which generates summaries, audio, narrative insights, curation, recommendations and search of copyrighted works (collectively, “Results”).

Ethical AI Principles

Intellectual Property Rights

1.1 Respect for Copyright: We strictly adhere to the US Copyright Act and international Intellectual Property laws for the protection of Literary and Artistic works outlined in the Bern Convention, to respect of the intellectual property rights of writers. Our AI Technology operates within the legal boundaries defined by copyright and intellectual property laws, strictly following the “Fair Use” and “Derivative Works” provisions. We do not endorse or facilitate the unauthorized use, distribution, or infringement of copyrighted materials.

1.2 Fair Use and Derivative Works Guidelines: Our AI Technology operates under the principles of “fair use” and “derivative works” as defined by copyright laws (17 U.S. Code § 101 and 107). Our AI Technology generates derivative works as Results such as translations, summaries, analysis, audio, annotations of copyrighted content for the personal and non-commercial use of decision-makers reviewing such content. We encourage users to refer to the original source for complete and comprehensive information. For complete user guidelines, refer to Section 7 of our Terms of Use.

1.3 Compliance with DMCA: We promptly respond to valid Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices. If a copyright holder identifies an infringement on our platform, we will take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the copyrighted material. For more information, refer to Section 12 of our Terms of Use.

Copyright Protection

2.1 Data Privacy and Use of Large Language Models (LLMs): We prioritize the privacy and security of user data. All data collected is stored in compliance with data protection laws and is accessed only as necessary for the operation and improvement of our platform. User data is anonymized or aggregated whenever possible, and we do not sell or share personally identifiable information with third parties for marketing purposes. We use pre-trained large language models (LLMs) and do not train any proprietary models on user data, ensuring that our AI Technology operates with minimal data exposure and respects copyright by default.

2.2 Data Encryption and LLM Escrow Storage: We store our language models in secure escrow accounts, with all data fully encrypted to prevent unauthorized access. This setup, combined with encryption, ensures that the model cannot be repurposed or retrained by a third-party LLM provider or by our company on any proprietary or copyright-sensitive data, fully safeguarding the integrity of copyrighted materials in compliance with intellectual property laws.

Security and Safety

3.1 Infrastructure and Security Protocols: Our platform is hosted on AWS, a leading cloud service provider known for its high security standards and regulatory compliance. We ensure data security through state-of-the-art encryption, secure access controls, and continuous monitoring of our infrastructure, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.

3.2 Guardrails for Safe AI Use: We deploy robust security measures to ensure AI functionality is safeguarded, implementing strict usage policies and regular reviews to align with industry standards. Our commitment to safe AI extends to ethical considerations, where we integrate clear boundaries for appropriate AI use within our platform.

Limitation of Bias and Inclusiveness

4.1 Bias Mitigation and Fairness: Our AI Technology is built to provide objective information that empowers users to make their own decisions. The tool is designed with inclusivity in mind, aiming to minimize biases by not making judgments or enforcing perspectives. Instead, we acknowledge the limitations of pre-existing training data and take proactive measures to evaluate and improve fairness.

4.2 User Control in AI Usage: We ensure our AI Technology is not used as a “black box” but as a tool to support professionals. We provide users with options to control their data and correct the “Results”generated by our AI Technology. This approach enables users to understand and interpret the Results independently, promoting fair use and inclusivity. We also give users the option to control their level of AI usage by allowing them to upload projects without AI processing, which restricts interaction with our AI Technology to curation, recommendations, and search functionalities.

Responsible Usage and Feedback

5.1 Human-Centric Approach: Our platform is designed to be user-controlled, providing decision-makers with generated Results that aid their workflow without undermining their independent judgment. Results generated by our AI Technology are clearly marked to make users aware that they have been AI-generated, reinforcing transparency and encouraging informed decision-making.

5.2 Feedback-Driven Improvements: We encourage feedback from our users and the community, allowing us to refine our platform and promote responsible AI usage. User input plays a vital role in identifying areas for improvement and ensures that our tool aligns with evolving ethical standards.

Transparency, Continuous Improvement, and Education

6.1 Transparency and Accessibility: We are committed to transparency, openly sharing information about how our AI functions and its limitations. Users can request further details to understand our practices better, promoting trust and ethical use of our AI.

6.2 Continuous Improvement Through User Education: We actively seek to improve and refine our practices. This includes engaging with industry stakeholders through panel discussions, offering educational masterclasses, and scheduling 1:1 calls with users to address questions and provide a deeper understanding of AI ethics and our platform’s role.

6.3 Community Engagement and Ethical Partnerships: Our mission includes educating industry professionals on ethical AI use, from foundational knowledge to copyright protection. We offer consulting and training to help organizations define internal AI policies that align with fair use, copyright law, and inclusivity.

By adhering to these principles, we strive to provide a platform that respects copyright, promotes data privacy, minimizes bias, and encourages responsible AI use. Wscripted’s commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and continuous improvement helps build trust with users and fosters a supportive environment for writers’ discovery.

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Last updated: November 2024