A Practical Checklist for Evaluating AI Psychology Tools

I've developed an interactive AI Tool Evaluation Checklist. This checklist is provided for informational purposes and as a potential resource. It does not constitute legal or definitive ethical advice. Practitioners should always consult relevant professional guidelines, legal counsel, and use their professional judgment when evaluating and implementing any new technology.

Grounded in Guidance, Broadly Applicable

This checklist draws heavily upon the excellent guidance provided by the American Psychological Association (APA) for evaluating AI-enabled products in clinical practice. However, the core principles of data security, privacy, transparency, and usability are universal. Therefore, this tool is also highly relevant for school psychologists and other professionals in educational settings or any field where sensitive data is managed.

Built with AI, For Evaluating AI

Transparency is key, so I want to share how this tool came about. I used Google's Gemini to create this interactive checklist. My role was defining the requirements, the questions based on professional guidance, and the desired user experience. Gemini then generated the underlying code. No programing experience was required and you can code too!

Try the Checklist Yourself!

Evaluating AI tools shouldn't feel overwhelming. This checklist aims to provide a structured approach to asking the right questions about vendor practices, data handling, security measures, and AI-specific considerations.

Access the interactive checklist here: AI Tool Evaluation Checklist

I encourage you to use it as part of your vetting process for any new AI-enabled clinical or administrative tool. Let's embrace the potential of AI thoughtfully and responsibly!