CafeGroup Inc. is a creative collective comprised of specialists with deep expertise in various fields. By combining this expertise, we aim to provide unprecedented new value. In the CG industry and beyond, we strive to contribute to industry growth by leveraging the evolution of AI to expand creators’ possibilities and enhance performance.
In recent years, the explosive advancement of AI holds the potential to bring numerous benefits to creators. However, as AI technology is still in its infancy, there is an inherent risk of negative impacts if it is not used with proper knowledge and ethical awareness.
We are committed to contributing to the healthy development of AI and, under the following policies, to engaging in the responsible development and utilization of AI technologies, continuously providing unprecedented new value.
At CafeGroup, we believe that AI exists to bring happiness to people and should be used as a tool to assist human decision-making in solving societal challenges. We adhere to a human-centered approach that empowers each individual to determine how they wish to use AI, aiming to create AI that further enhances human well-being. Therefore, the utilization of AI is intended to improve operational efficiency and support decision-making, while the final decisions remain with humans.
CafeGroup is committed to developing appropriate services by continuously gathering information on technological advancements, societal impacts, and challenges related to AI utilization. In planning, developing, and delivering AI-driven services, we strive to nurture talent with a precise understanding of AI and the knowledge and ethical awareness required for its socially responsible use. To this end, we regularly update our knowledge of trends in the AI field, the latest technologies, and business application case studies, sharing these insights internally. Additionally, we conduct in-house training for employees to enhance AI skills and raise awareness of associated risks, thereby improving overall AI literacy.
At CafeGroup, during the research, development, provision, and utilization of AI systems and services, we ensure human oversight and implement robust safety measures to prevent uncontrolled harm to individuals or society. We also strive for fairness by taking appropriate measures to eliminate biases and unequal outcomes based on race, gender, age, nationality, political beliefs, religion, etc. To guarantee fairness in AI decision-making, we monitor and adjust for biases in data and algorithms as needed. Furthermore, we promote responsible use by verifying the accuracy of generated content and preventing the spread of misinformation, taking into account the societal impacts of AI misuse.
For harmonious coexistence and joint development with AI, it is crucial that people understand the basis of AI-driven decisions and have the means to verify these rationales as needed. CafeGroup is dedicated to ensuring transparency regarding how AI-driven decisions are utilized and aims to develop and employ AI systems that offer verifiable reliability and high explainability in their decision-making processes. Accordingly, in the development and implementation of AI, we establish processes to ensure safety and quality, sharing these with stakeholders as necessary.
In planning, developing, and providing AI-driven services, CafeGroup complies with the Personal Information Protection Law and other relevant regulations, ensuring that customer data is handled appropriately. Moreover, we strictly adhere to internal policies and ethics to ensure that individual freedom, dignity, equality, rights, and interests are not infringed, integrating privacy protection into the service design process from the outset. Consequently, data used by AI is collected, stored, and utilized under proper management standards, and any personal information contained in AI training data is subjected to appropriate anonymization and protection measures.
CafeGroup regularly reviews these guidelines in response to advancements in AI technology and changes in societal conditions. We audit the utilization of AI and implement improvement measures as necessary, continuously monitoring AI operations for ongoing enhancement. Additionally, we incorporate feedback from both internal and external experts to strive for better AI utilization.
At CafeGroup, while taking full consideration of the risks associated with AI utilization, we have established company-wide policies and guidelines for AI use aimed at maximizing the effectiveness of AI technologies. All employees are expected to promote appropriate and responsible use of AI based on these guidelines.
2025.03.01(English)