Artificial Intelligence and Behavior Analysis: Guidelines for Ethical Use

The “Artificial Intelligence and Behavior Analysis: Guidelines for Ethical Use” provides recommendations to support behavior analysts, consultants, users, and developers of applications of AI across behavior analytic services from conceptualization through ongoing monitoring and evaluation. This document is intended for those providing behavior-analytic services across clinical, research, and other applied domains (e.g., education, criminal justice, social services). Providing specific protocols is beyond the scope of this document.Each category below is operationally defined followed by high-level recommendations for that category. This list offers a starting point for ethical AI use, guiding reflection and decision-making, but is not intended as an exhaustive framework. Readers can familiarize themselves with content-specific terminology indicated in italics by referencing the Glossary of terms.As AI technologies evolve, AIC-ABA may update its guidance based on growing research, community feedback, and emerging challenges. AIC-ABA will collaborate with members and professional organizations representing the field of ABA and will solicit input on recommendations.