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CircleCI's AI responsibility commitment

Our AI responsibility principles

CircleCI believes in establishing clear visibility into how AI operates within our organization. We maintain comprehensive documentation of our AI governance structure, ensuring all stakeholders understand the scope, roles, and decision-making processes that guide our AI initiatives.

Our commitment:

  • Clear documentation of AI capabilities and their impact on your workflows
  • Transparent communication about AI system updates and improvements
  • Accessible explanations of how AI enhances your development pipeline
  • Appropriate updates on our AI governance practices and standards
  • Commitment to industry best practices and evolving regulatory compliance

Accountability: We own our AI’s actions

CircleCI takes accountability for our AI systems through comprehensive governance structures and clear ownership. Our executive leadership champions AI governance, ensuring it receives the attention and resources necessary for responsible implementation.

Our commitment:

  • Leadership-driven AI governance ensuring responsible implementation
  • Comprehensive risk management for all AI-powered features
  • Clear accountability for AI decisions affecting your pipelines
  • Proactive monitoring and mitigation of AI-related risks
  • Responsive support team dedicated to addressing AI concerns

Fairness: AI that works for everyone

We embed ethical principles into every stage of our AI development and deployment. Our governance framework ensures AI systems align with our organizational values while identifying opportunities to drive responsible innovation and efficiency.

Our commitment:

  • AI systems designed to serve all developers and teams equitably
  • Ethical principles embedded throughout AI development and deployment
  • Human oversight ensuring AI recommendations align with your needs
  • Regular assessments to maintain fairness across diverse use cases

Reliability: Consistent performance you can count on

Your CI/CD pipeline demands reliability, and our AI systems meet those same high standards. We implement comprehensive policies, standards, and controls to ensure our AI performs consistently and securely within defined parameters.

Our commitment:

  • Rigorous quality standards for all AI-powered features
  • Clear performance metrics and service level commitments
  • Continuous improvement driven by customer feedback and monitoring
  • Resilient architecture designed to handle edge cases gracefully

Privacy: Your code and data stay yours

We understand that protecting your data is paramount. Our AI governance framework includes robust vendor management, procurement controls, and compliance tracking to ensure your information remains secure throughout our AI ecosystem.

Our commitment:

  • Your code and data remain exclusively yours - never used for model training without explicit consent
  • Stringent security standards for all AI providers and partners
  • Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and emerging global AI regulations
  • End-to-end encryption for AI processing of your development data
  • Transparent data retention and deletion policies you can trust

How we put these principles into practice

AI governance

CircleCI’s AI governance practices establish clear structures and accountability:

  • Cross-functional AI committee with representatives from across the organization
  • Defined AI program scope covering all AI processes and teams
  • Executive sponsorship ensuring organizational commitment

Risk management

We proactively identify and manage AI-related risks through:

  • Comprehensive risk categorization specific to AI systems
  • Impact assessments mapping risks to business objectives
  • Risk prioritization based on likelihood and severity
  • Vendor risk assessments and ongoing compliance monitoring

Compliance and standards

Our commitment to compliance ensures responsible AI deployment:

  • Mapping of AI activities to applicable laws and regulations
  • Regular monitoring of emerging global AI governance standards
  • Documented compliance obligations and tracking mechanisms
  • Integration with existing compliance frameworks for unified management

Stay informed

As we implement and update our comprehensive AI governance framework, we remain committed to transparency and continuous improvement.

For more information about CircleCI’s security and attestation practices, please visit the CircleCI Trust Center.