About the Foundation

Building AI Readiness for Schools and Workplaces.

The Ethical AI Foundation is a registered Canadian nonprofit organization. We bring AI readiness assessments and specialized AI literacy training to K-12 schools and organizations, so that students, educators, employees and leaders are prepared for a world shaped by AI.

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Mission & Vision

Why the Ethical AI Foundation Exists.

Our Mission

Make AI readiness and AI literacy available to every school and organization.

We help schools and organizations measure where they stand with AI, and provide specialized, research-informed training that closes the gaps, with privacy and ethics at the centre of everything we do.

Our Vision

Schools and workplaces where everyone can question, check and create with AI.

A future where every student, educator and worker, in every community, has the knowledge and confidence to use AI safely, fairly and well, and where no school or community is left behind.

What We Do

Three Programs That Work Together.

AI Readiness for K-12

AssessIdentifyReport

Gamified, real-world scenarios measure the AI readiness of teachers and students. Clear reports show each school its strengths and gaps, without naming anyone.

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Workforce AI Readiness

UnderstandApplyImproveGovern

Realistic workplace scenarios show what employees can do with AI, with insights for employees, managers and leaders.

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Specialized AI Literacy Training

EducatorsStudentsProfessionals

Practical training focuses on the gaps each group’s results reveal, then a second assessment shows growth.

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Our Values

What Guides Our Work.

Ethical & ResponsibleFairness, safety and human judgement are built into everything we teach.
Evidence-BasedOur programs are research-informed and measured by real results.
Privacy FirstOur K-12 assessments never collect names from teachers or students.
Accessible to AllWe work to reach schools, nonprofits and communities with fewer resources.
Our Work

Experience in Communities. Now in Schools.

Community program

Indigenous Youth AI & Data Science Program

A 14-week specialized curriculum in AI, ethical AI, data science, machine learning and Python, delivered directly to Indigenous youth, with 10 applied learning projects. In collaboration with STEM Fellowship and the University of the Fraser Valley.

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Now in schools

AI Readiness Assessments

We are currently working with schools to provide AI readiness assessments for teachers and students, followed by clear school reports and focused AI literacy training.

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Dr. Faisal Naeem
Founder

Dr. Faisal Naeem

Dr. Faisal Naeem is an Assistant Professor and Top 2% Research Scientist at the University of the Fraser Valley. His research focuses on AI safety, ethics, secure LLMs and generative AI.

He has led AI and data science education for students, educators and community partners across Canada, including a 14-week AI and data science program for Indigenous youth. He founded the Ethical AI Foundation to advance AI literacy and AI for all through research-informed education.

“AI literacy isn’t just about learning how AI works. It’s about learning how to apply it responsibly within your own field, grounded in an ethical AI perspective.”

Assistant Professor, UFVTop 2% Research ScientistAI Safety & EthicsSecure LLMs & Generative AI
Get Involved

Help Us Bring AI Readiness to More People.

There are many ways to support the Foundation’s mission.

Become a PartnerBring AI readiness assessments and training to your school, district or organization.Partner with us →
Fund or Sponsor a ProgramHelp schools and nonprofits with fewer resources access AI literacy training.Talk to us →
Volunteer Your ExpertiseAI, education and research professionals can mentor, review and teach.Get in touch →
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Let’s Prepare Your People for AI, Together.

Tell us about your school or organization, and we’ll be in touch.