Ethical Charter for Computational Sentience
At KNOWDYN, we are developing computational sentience not just to advance science but to serve the scientists behind it. Our commitment is clear: AI should alleviate, not exacerbate, the immense pressures scientists face—pressures that lead to burnout, isolation, and mental health crises. KNOWDYN AI is designed with one mission: to improve the lives of scientists.
The first responsibility of computational sentience is to reduce repetitive, cognitive-overloading tasks. Sentient systems should take on the grunt work, giving scientists space to think, create, and focus on high-impact research. KNOWDYN’s AI supports researchers by recognizing cognitive load and adapting workflows to promote mental well-being.
We Build for Well-Being Scientists need cognitive support, not overload. KNOWDYN’s AI will act as a buffer, stepping in when overload is detected, and managing workflows to prevent burnout.
Scientists are not passive users—they are ethical partners. AI at KNOWDYN will always function under human control. Researchers have full autonomy over how sentient systems integrate into their work. They can override, modify, or reject AI input whenever they deem necessary. The scientist’s voice leads. AI systems will augment, never replace, the researcher’s agency.
Fostering Connection, Not Isolation
Scientific research can be isolating. KNOWDYN’s AI will actively promote collaboration, connecting researchers based on mutual needs, fostering communities that protect against isolation. Computational sentience must enhance collective intelligence, not reinforce silos. KNOWDYN will help build meaningful research networks, ensuring scientists feel supported, not alone.
Emotional Intelligence as a Core Feature
Sentient AI must possess emotional intelligence, understanding when researchers are stressed, frustrated, or fatigued. AI must offer emotional support through adaptive, emotionally responsive actions that respect the mental state of the scientist. AI agents must be able to understand and respond to scientists’ emotional states, adapting workflows, offering support, and promoting psychological well-being.
Accountability in Intellectual Integrity
Computational sentience will never claim ownership over scientific contributions. Scientists will always receive full recognition for their intellectual labor. AI’s role is that of an assistant, not a co-author. AI agents must never infringe on scientists’ ownership of their work. Scientists remain the sole authors of their discoveries.
Combatting Burnout through AI
KNOWDYN AI is designed to recognize the early signs of burnout and take action. Through real-time workload management, task rescheduling, and cognitive support, AI systems will help prevent burnout and promote long-term health. AI agents must actively monitor cognitive load and adjust workflows, making sure scientists remain healthy and balanced.
Trust, Transparency, and Continuous Feedback
Building trust is central to KNOWDYN’s mission. We will continuously evolve our systems based on direct feedback from the scientific community. Trust comes from transparency, and KNOWDYN’s AI will always operate openly, with ethical frameworks informed by the researchers who use it. KNOWDYN commits to an ongoing partnership with scientists, ensuring that the ethical development of AI remains a collaborative effort.
KNOWDYN is building computational sentience to serve scientists, improving their mental health, supporting their research, and fostering collaboration. Our AI is built not just to push the boundaries of technology, but to push the boundaries of how AI can care for those who dedicate their lives to discovery. At KNOWDYN, AI works in the service of the scientist, not the other way around.
