J Matthew Saunders Calls for Ethical AI in Drupal's Future

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Text that reads, "AI, Ethics, and Open Source" with the graphic of a head with a second head inside that looks like circuits. The banner is blue. — Matthew Saunders / LinkedIn

Matthew Saunders responds to the Drupal Association’s recent AI Initiative by urging deeper ethical engagement. He emphasises that open source principles, such as transparency, privacy, and fairness, should guide the development and use of AI in Drupal. The article argues AI must remain a tool for human augmentation, not replacement, and stresses the importance of prompt engineering literacy.

Matthew commends efforts such as amazee.io's ethical hosting and AWS’s renewable energy goals, but warns against outsourcing responsibility. He urges Drupal leaders to shape AI policy and criticizes the U.S. regulatory lag compared to the EU. His central warning is that disengagement allows AI to evolve under unaccountable corporate control.

This is a strongly argued, values-driven opinion piece with actionable takeaways for Drupal stakeholders. It combines a philosophical perspective with practical guidance, though it lacks details on how the new initiative will operate.

Source Reference

Title

AI, Ethics, and Open Source: Why We Can’t Sit This One Out

Byline

Matthew Saunders

Date of Publication

16 June 2025

Drupal

Drupal AI

Future of Drupal

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