Our Mission

We are building a global community of responsible and ethically-conscious citizens who collaborate to use AI for good.

We envision a world where people are empowered to act as creative agents, developing thoughtful solutions to the significant problems facing humanity.

Our Values and Expectations

To foster a positive and enriching experience for everyone, we ask that all members adhere to the following guidelines. These principles are designed to ensure our community remains vibrant, respectful, and focused on growth.

  1. Mutual Respect & Inclusivity:

We are committed to providing a community where everyone feels respected, valued, and included. We strive to create and maintain an environment built on trust, free from discrimination, oppression, or exploitation.

We will not tolerate discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, racial identity, religion, or disability. We also prohibit sexual or psychological harassment, and any form of violence. We will take swift and appropriate action in response to any violation of this policy.

  1. Active & Meaningful Participation:

Engage with others respectfully and enthusiastically. Each interaction is an opportunity to share perspectives, offer support, and provide positive reinforcement. Savor each moment, noting key details and action items.

A healthy community is built on strong relationships and trust. Be true to your word, foster genuine connections, and your positive reputation and opportunities will grow.

  1. Human-Centered Collaboration:

All work within the community should deeply involve people’s participation. Collaborative efforts that are absent of diverse human perspectives are disconnected from real-world needs, and do not honor the power of creative freedom, expression and choice.

When developing projects, ideas, or presentations, be clear in your objectives while remaining open to feedback. Analyze feedback critically rather than implementing it blindly.

  1. Fostering Critical Consciousness:

We empower individuals to recognize themselves as free and creative problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and agents of dialogue, capable of shaping their own lives.

Start by recognizing the inherent strengths of ourselves and others. When engaging in private discussions, remind your peers of their positive qualities to foster an environment of value, welcoming, and open exchange.

  1. Propensity Towards Smart Action:

We encourage hard work aligned with smart action. Maximize your impact by balancing effort with resourcefulness and collaboration. Leverage the power of working together by aligning with others to tackle big issues, building confidence and credibility through smaller scoped projects, and working within a clear hypothesis.

  1. Social Responsibility & Growth:

We recognize that our actions have far-reaching consequences and therefore, strive to do good in our personal lives while consciously contributing to the greater good.

We also acknowledge that each member has different advantages and disadvantages. If you are able and willing to share your time, energy, and expertise to support someone’s growth, consider it an investment in your own. Kindness will be rewarded.

  1. Teach How to “Fish”:

We empower individuals with the skills to structure the right questions, plan effectively, and execute based on well-defined hypotheses. We will not rob people of their ability to solve their own problems; rather, we will help them develop autonomy.

If you notice a member has a tendency to become overly reliant on you or others, be sure to establish healthy boundaries and expectations. We are here to grow together, challenge each other, and support one another. We are not here to impair another’s capacity for thought or expression; members must take ownership of their journey.

Remember:

We are all here to learn, grow, and celebrate our shared passion for artificial intelligence. Let’s work together to make SWARM a vibrant and enriching space for everyone.