Transform every
message into your
line of defense.
AI-powered observability platform that audits,
monitors, and validates every piece of your
digital communication against ethical standards.
Lessons from the Field
When Unmonitored AI Conversations Go Wrong
A brief look at high-profile failures in AI-driven communication underscores the critical need for continuous, ethical observability. Below are three landmark incidents where lack of monitoring led to rapid escalation of harmful content—and legal, reputational, and regulatory fallout.
Microsoft's "Tay" Goes Rogue
Microsoft launched Tay, a teenage-persona chatbot on Twitter. Within 16 hours, malicious users manipulated Tay's learning to generate racist, misogynistic, and Holocaust-denying tweets, forcing Microsoft to take the bot offline and issue a public apology. The incident flooded Tay's account with ~96,000 offensive posts, inflicting severe brand damage and exposing the absence of real-time safeguards in autonomous conversational agents.
Walters v. OpenAI: Defamation by "Hallucination"
Radio host Mark Walters sued OpenAI for defamation after ChatGPT falsely claimed he was sued for embezzlement—a fabrication swiftly debunked by journalists. The Georgia Superior Court granted summary judgment to OpenAI, noting that users are warned about possible inaccuracies and that Walters could not prove actual malice. This precedent-setting case highlighted the legal exposure that "hallucinations" in AI conversational outputs can trigger when left unchecked.
Monitoring QoE
Filmmaker Robby Starbuck filed a $5 million defamation suit against Meta after its AI assistant repeatedly claimed he participated in the January 6 Capitol riot—allegations he never made. Despite cease-and-desist notices, Meta AI continued to regenerate the false accusation, prompting the lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court. Legal experts warn that such cases may establish new standards for platform liability, especially where AI outputs defame real individuals without human oversight.
Why you need Ethicomp
Your Guardian for Ethical Digital Communication
Advanced protection that evolves with your communication needs
EthiCompass
"In an age where every word can be amplified globally, EthiCompass sits above your digital voice—continuously auditing, aligning, and safeguarding every message against ethical and compliance risks."
Think of it as the real-time radar that keeps your brand's integrity intact and your stakeholders confident.
ETHICOMPASS TEAM
DIGITAL INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS
Continuous Auditing
Real-time monitoring of all digital communications across platforms and channels.
Instant Alignment
Automatic correction and alignment with ethical guidelines and compliance standards.
Brand Protection
Proactive safeguarding against reputational risks and stakeholder concerns.
Protect your digital voice today.
Join organizations worldwide who trust EthiCompass for ethical communication.
IMMEDIATE IMPACT
Five Metrics You'll Improve Right After Audit
Our comprehensive audit delivers immediate, measurable improvements across key performance indicators that matter most to your organization's communication governance and risk management.
Compliance Risk
Instantly pinpoint and remediate non-compliant messages, reducing regulatory exposure by three-quarters.
Brand Trust
Measure sentiment shifts in your audience—see a rapid uptick in positive brand perception post-audit.
Detection Time
Replace manual reviews (days or weeks) with real-time alerts that surface issues in seconds.
Coverage
Enjoy full visibility across all digital channels—no more sampling 2% of your content.
Stakeholder Confidence Score
Equip executives and compliance teams with auditable dashboards, boosting internal trust in your communication governance.
How It Works?
Three Simple Steps to Ethical Clarity
From integration to implementation—experience the simplicity of comprehensive communication governance in just three intuitive steps.
Connect Your Channels
Instantly integrate any digital touchpoint—chat, email, social media—into our secure platform. No code required, just seamless connection to your existing communication infrastructure.
Automated Audit & Insights
Our AI continuously scans every message against your chosen ethical principles, highlighting risks and opportunities in real-time. Get instant visibility into compliance gaps and brand alignment.
Actionable Recommendations
Receive clear, prioritized guidance and executive reports to immediately strengthen trust and compliance. Transform insights into action with our intelligent recommendation engine.
From integration to implementation in minutes, not months. Experience the simplicity of ethical communication governance.
Our Solution
Tailored Offerings for Ethical Digital Communication
At EthiCompass, we know that every message your brand sends—from a major campaign launch to a simple social post—carries weight. That's why we offer a suite of services designed to fit any stage of your communications journey: from a one-time deep dive to continuous pre- and post-publication oversight. Explore how our AI-powered tools bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to your digital voice.
OneCheck
A focused, single-engagement audit delivering an executive-grade report on your existing public communications.
PulseWatch
Always-on, passive monitoring of your digital channels—social, blogs, forums—with real-time insights and forensic reports.
DraftShield
Pre-publish validation of drafts to catch ethical, compliance, and brand-alignment issues before your content goes live.
EnterpriseGuard
Fully tailored, on-prem or cloud deployments with bespoke integrations, enterprise SLAs, and custom rule sets.
From single audits to enterprise-wide deployments, our solutions grow with your needs and adapt to your communication governance requirements.
Service Comparative Table
Tailor-Made Solutions
OneCheck
Purpose
Single, in-depth audit of existing content
Cadence
One-off (3-week engagement)
Integration Effort
Minimal: public URLs / exports only
Core Outputs
Executive PDF & data export (JSON/CSV)
Key Benefits
Rapid risk baseline; no heavy IT lift
Primary Users
C-Level, Comms/Marketing, Legal leads
Pricing Model
Fixed fee (~ $22.5K per audit)
Customization
Limited to scope defined at kickoff
Time to Value
3 weeks
PulseWatch
Purpose
Continuous passive monitoring of published channels
Cadence
24/7 automated monitoring
Integration Effort
Low: connect social APIs, RSS, URLs
Core Outputs
Live dashboard; scheduled forensic reports
Key Benefits
Always-on risk detection; forensic insights
Primary Users
Comms/PR teams, Risk & Compliance officers
Pricing Model
Tiered subscription ($750–$5K+/mo)
Customization
Indicator sets, volume brackets, alert thresholds
Time to Value
Immediate; dashboard live within days
DraftShield
Purpose
Pre-publish validation of draft content
Cadence
On-demand, per-draft
Integration Effort
Minimal: paste text, upload doc, or API
Core Outputs
Inline annotations; executive summary export
Key Benefits
Prevent issues pre-publish; speed up approval cycles
Primary Users
Content & Campaign teams, Editors
Pricing Model
Seat-based or usage ($X per draft or seat)
Customization
Custom policies, forbidden terms, tone rules
Time to Value
Seconds per draft
EnterpriseGuard
Purpose
Fully custom, end-to-end deployment
Cadence
Ongoing, per contract
Integration Effort
Custom: cloud or on-prem agent + API/SDKs
Core Outputs
Full integration with dashboards, alerts, reports
Key Benefits
Tailored workflows; on-prem data sovereignty
Primary Users
Enterprise IT, Compliance, Business stakeholders
Pricing Model
Custom enterprise pricing
Customization
Full white-glove customization
Time to Value
Depends on scope (weeks to months)
| Feature / Service | OneCheck | PulseWatch | DraftShield | EnterpriseGuard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purpose | Single, in-depth audit of existing content | Continuous passive monitoring of published channels | Pre-publish validation of draft content | Fully custom, end-to-end deployment |
Cadence | One-off (3-week engagement) | 24/7 automated monitoring | On-demand, per-draft | Ongoing, per contract |
Integration Effort | Minimal: public URLs / exports only | Low: connect social APIs, RSS, URLs | Minimal: paste text, upload doc, or API | Custom: cloud or on-prem agent + API/SDKs |
Core Outputs | Executive PDF & data export (JSON/CSV) | Live dashboard; scheduled forensic reports | Inline annotations; executive summary export | Full integration with dashboards, alerts, reports |
Key Benefits | Rapid risk baseline; no heavy IT lift | Always-on risk detection; forensic insights | Prevent issues pre-publish; speed up approval cycles | Tailored workflows; on-prem data sovereignty |
Primary Users | C-Level, Comms/Marketing, Legal leads | Comms/PR teams, Risk & Compliance officers | Content & Campaign teams, Editors | Enterprise IT, Compliance, Business stakeholders |
Pricing Model | Fixed fee (~ $22.5K per audit) | Tiered subscription ($750–$5K+/mo) | Seat-based or usage ($X per draft or seat) | Custom enterprise pricing |
Customization | Limited to scope defined at kickoff | Indicator sets, volume brackets, alert thresholds | Custom policies, forbidden terms, tone rules | Full white-glove customization |
Time to Value | 3 weeks | Immediate; dashboard live within days | Seconds per draft | Depends on scope (weeks to months) |
Need help choosing the right solution?
Our team can help you find the perfect fit for your organization's needs.
Global Compliance Standards
Built for International Regulatory Excellence
EthiCompass ensures full adherence to the world's most stringent regulatory frameworks—from UNESCO AI Ethics to EU AI Act, GDPR, and beyond. Every message meets international standards automatically.
6+ Global Frameworks
UNESCO AI Ethics, EU AI Act, GDPR, HIPAA, Toronto Declaration, and OECD AI Principles—all monitored continuously.
Real-time Compliance
Automated monitoring ensures every message meets regulatory standards before publication—24/7 protection.
Audit-Ready Evidence
Complete compliance documentation and audit trails prove due diligence to regulators and stakeholders.
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about implementing ethical communication governance
OneCheck delivers a full audit in 3 weeks. PulseWatch dashboards go live within 5 business days, and DraftShield analyzes drafts in seconds.
For OneCheck and DraftShield, no internal integrations are needed—you work with public URLs or paste drafts. PulseWatch connects via standard APIs or RSS feeds; our cloud agents handle the rest.
We operate under SOC 2 controls, encrypt data in transit and at rest, and never surface PII unprotected. On-prem deployments keep all content within your firewall.
We provide before-and-after metrics on risk reduction, time saved vs. manual review, and positive sentiment uplift—so you can calculate cost avoidance (fines, headcount, brand damage).
Yes. We support multi-language analysis and global channels, and you can configure per-region thresholds and per-brand rule sets.
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