Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already part of our daily lives – from search engines and image generation to automated workflows. But with great power comes great responsibility. This post explores how we can use AI consciously, ethically, and inclusively – especially in open, creative communities.

AI often feels like a magical tool. But behind every result are training data, algorithms, and human decisions. Anyone using AI should be transparent about:

• What tools and models are being used
• What data is processed or stored
• What limitations and uncertainties exist

→ Example: In a DokuWiki article about image generation, a note on the platform used and its policies builds trust.

AI can reinforce existing biases – especially through unbalanced training data. That’s why it’s important to:

• Promote diversity in examples and test cases
• Critically examine discriminatory or stereotypical outputs
• Gather feedback from different perspectives

→ Tip: Use inclusive language and diverse examples in community documentation.

AI can enrich creative processes – from designing icons to writing texts or animations. But even here:

• Respect copyright (e.g. training data or stylistic references)
• Don’t present AI-generated results as human-made
• Encourage remixability and proper attribution

→ Idea: Add a section in your DokuWiki about “AI-generated assets” with clear licensing and remix guidelines.

Especially with personalized AI tools, caution is key:

• Don’t process sensitive data without consent
• Prefer local over cloud-based solutions when possible
• Inform users about their rights

→ Example: A DokuWiki tutorial on local AI usage (e.g. with open-source models) can offer safer alternatives.

AI is not a finished topic – it evolves constantly. That’s why it helps to:

• Share updates and discussions within the community
• Document experiences, mistakes, and learnings
• Make open questions and ethical dilemmas visible

→ Suggestion: Use a blog plugin to publish posts like this regularly and invite discussion.

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Conclusion: AI is a powerful tool – but not a self-running one. Using it responsibly leads to better results, builds trust, and fosters inclusion. In open documentation projects like DokuWiki, that’s especially valuable.