AI Guiding Principles

Mentor Collective is committed to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance its mission of connecting people and driving success through mentorship. Our approach is guided by a clear set of principles designed to ensure that technology enhances, rather than diminishes, the core human experience. These principles focus on purpose, privacy, and connection.

Enhancing Human Connection, Not Replacing It

The foundational principle of Mentor Collective’s AI use is its commitment to the human element. We will never replace human connection with AI. Technology is leveraged only where it makes sense—to help users connect, engage, and benefit from mentorship at scale. The goal is to use AI to amplify the invaluable power of human connection, making it more meaningful and accessible to everyone, rather than automating the relationship itself.

AI is a Tool, Not the Strategy

At Mentor Collective, AI serves as a supporting mechanism for the overall product strategy, not the strategy itself. By leveraging new technology, we can personalize and expand its capabilities, delivering greater value to every customer and program participant. This philosophy ensures that AI solutions remain focused on operational efficiency and individual support while the core mission remains human-centric mentorship.

Data Security and Privacy First

In an education and workforce context, data security and privacy are paramount. Mentor Collective adheres to strict policies, ensuring that all data usage and storage are FERPA compliant. To uphold participant trust and security, we exclusively leverage private AI models, meaning that any data used to train or operate our AI tools is never exposed to public training sets.

For a comprehensive review of the organization's approach and policies, the full document is available at the official source: Mentor Collective AI Policy.