Al Learning, Globally and Ethically
AI Ethos is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming global education through ethical, inclusive, and culturally relevant AI tutoring. We operate at the rare intersection of innovation, equity, and access, As a non-profit committed to equity-centered AI tutoring, we design localized, multilingual, and community-inclusive tutoring that prioritize the most underserved learners. Below, we expand on key aspects of our identity and mission.
Nonprofit at Heart
At its core, AI Ethos operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, prioritizing societal impact over financial gain. This tax-exempt status allows us to focus entirely on the public good, with all resources directed toward bridging educational divides and ensuring donations are tax-deductible for supporters. We collaborate closely with local communities, educators, and NGOs to co-create sustainable solutions. Our open-source model ensures transparency and global adoption without commercial barriers, enabling lightweight, offline-capable tools in low-resource environments—all driven by our dedication to equity and long-term change.
Empowering Equitable AI Learning
AI Ethos is dedicated to empowering equitable AI learning by tackling systemic barriers in educational technology. Our AI tutoring systems reduce biases and disparities, serving low-income, rural, multilingual, and neurodiverse students. With localized, infrastructure-light designs, we deliver adaptive learning that measures equity through real impact: reaching over 1,500 students, supporting 10 languages across 7 countries, and achieving a 25% average improvement in math scores.
AI Tutoring for Underserved Communities Worldwide
Our free, adaptive AI tutoring targets underserved groups globally, including low-income students, multilingual learners, differently-abled individuals, teachers, NGOs, rural schools, and minority youth. Operating in low-connectivity areas with culturally relevant content in 10 languages across 7 countries, we've impacted over 1,500 students. Through partnerships and open-source scaling, we ensure even remote regions access personalized, inclusive learning.
Ethical Tutoring for All
Ethical principles guide every aspect of AI Ethos, with a privacy-first approach that protects student data and mitigates risks like bias and opacity. Our open-source, community-co-created systems promote accountability and fairness, setting global standards for AI in education that empower and safeguard all learners—especially the most vulnerable.
Board of Directors
Aaryan Samanta
Aaryan Samanta, President, Founder, and CEO of AI Ethos, Inc., and Founder & President of NextGen In...
Jason Li
Jason Li, Secretary of AI Ethos, Inc., is an accomplished senior Scholar with an extensive cross-cul...
Guillermo Nicolás Villalba Cuesta
Guillermo Nicolás Villalba Cuesta is an accomplished scholar in finance and economics based in Madr...
Board of Advisors
Dr Liu
Dr Liu, a former post-doctorate at Stanford University and data scientist at Coursera, is a co-found...
Dr Blum
Dr Blum is a Post-Doctoral Scholar at Stanford University and the founder of Enrich Your Academics, ...
Laurence Dang
Laurence Dang is a distinguished educator and leader, serving as Academic Dean and Chair of the Depa...
Emails
Aaryan Samanta - President, Founder & CEO, USA, English & Spanish
Jason Li - Secretary, China, Mandarin, 15618517686@163.com, brucego.lilin@gmail.com, Lin.li@gmail.com, Bruce.li@champ-path.com, Dean_Wilson@housetonacademy.org
Arindam Samanta - Treasurer, USA, English & Bengali
Guillermo Nicolas Villalba Cuesta (William) - Director, Spain & UK, Spanish, gv276@cantab.ac.uk
Dr Alexandar Blum, USA - Advisor, UC Berkeley PhD, Stanford Post Doctoral Scholar
Dr Yan Liu, USA - Advisor, Purdue PhD, Former, Stanford Post Doctoral Scholar, Coursera
Laurence Dang - Advisor, French, Carnegie Mellon University
Board of Advisors Role
Provide Expertise: Offer specialized knowledge (e.g., ethics, tech, policy) to guide AI ethics decisions.
Consult & Advise: Educate board on complex AI ethical dilemmas, propose solutions.
No Decision-Making Authority: Unlike a governing board, an advisory board does not have the power to make formal decisions or vote on organizational matters.
Not a Governing Body: They are not responsible for the legal and fiduciary duties of the governing board.
Partners
Legend College Preparatory - Academic Partner
Legend College Preparatory is a prestigious WASC-accredited private high school in the heart of Cupertino, California — the epicenter of global innovation. Serving grades 6–12 through flexible full- and part-time enrollment, LCP delivers a rigorous, UC-approved curriculum tailored for highly motivated students pursuing elite university admissions.
Renowned for its forward-thinking leadership in AI education, the school empowers scholars to master Python, data science, machine learning, ethical AI, and emerging fields like AP Cybersecurity (launching Fall 2026). Students don't merely study AI — they build real-world AI systems, engage in research-oriented internships with expert mentors, and earn specialized certifications that distinguish them in competitive admissions.
With personalized learning, small classes, accelerated Honors/AP pathways, and strategic college guidance, LCP consistently positions graduates for admission to top-tier universities and scholarships. Recognized among the top 20% of private schools in California (WASC, 2023), it combines academic excellence, interdisciplinary innovation, and a future-focused ethos in the vibrant Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Legend College Preparatory — Where exceptional students become visionary leaders in an AI-driven world.
Link: https://legendcp.com/
The Problem We Solve
The current state of AI-powered tutoring has created a stark divide, where privileged learners reap the benefits while underserved communities are left behind due to limited accessibility, cultural irrelevance, and ethical risks. This unequal landscape must be addressed to ensure that the transformative potential of AI in education is harnessed for the greater good.
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Limited access for underserved learners
Many underserved communities lack the necessary infrastructure, resources, and connectivity to fully leverage AI-powered tutoring tools, creating significant barriers to access.
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Lack of cultural relevance and linguistic diversity
Existing AI tutoring solutions often fail to accommodate the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of learners from underrepresented backgrounds, further widening the educational divide.
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Ethical risks: data privacy, bias, lack of transparency
The deployment of AI in education raises critical ethical concerns, such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and a lack of transparency, which can disproportionately impact marginalized learners.
Our Solutions
AI Ethos delivers ethical, inclusive AI tutoring—built for learners most often left behind. We focus on how students learn, not just the technology behind it.
What Makes Our Tutoring Different
Localized, Learner-Centered Tutoring:
Personalized academic support designed for low-income and rural learners, even in low-connectivity settings.
Multilingual & Culturally Responsive Learning:
Tutoring in native languages that reflects local contexts and learning styles.
Our Tutoring Principles
Equity • Accessibility • Fairness • Transparency • Dignity
Result: High-quality AI tutoring that supports real learning—without excluding those who need it most.
Who We Serve
Hannah Whitaker
Rural School Teacher
Jamal Okello
Minority Youth
Lila Nguyen
Multilingual Learner
Ethan Harlow
Neurodiverse Learner
Sofia Ramirez
Student with Disability
Juan Quispe
Low Income Student| Audience | Key Pain Point | How AI Ethos Helps |
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| Low-Income & Rural Students | Limited access to tutors, devices, and reliable internet | Free, adaptive, offline-capable AI tutoring |
| Multilingual Learners | Excluded by English-only tutoring tools | Native-language, culturally relevant tutoring |
| Differently-Abled Learners | Inaccessible formats and poor personalization | Inclusive design, tailored pacing, assistive features |
| Teachers in Low-Resource Settings | High workload, little AI support or training | Co-designed, open-source tutoring tools |
| Rural & Underserved Schools | Teacher shortages and infrastructure gaps | AI tutoring that supplements classroom instruction |
| Community Educators & Volunteers | Under-resourced and under-trained | Open-source tools to deliver quality tutoring locally |
| NGOs & Funders | Ethical risks and lack of transparency in EdTech | Privacy-first, community-governed platform |
Why We’re Rare
AI Ethos is rare because it combines mission-driven nonprofit values, equity-centered design, dynamic AI tutoring, ethical open-source practices, and multilingual/localized support—an intersection of innovation, ethics, and access that very few organizations occupy.
| Feature | AI Ethos | Typical AI Tutoring | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Profit + AI | ✅ Mission-driven, not profit-driven | ❌ Mostly for-profit | Uncommon |
| Equity-Centered Design | ✅ Focus on underserved, multilingual, neurodiverse learners | ❌ Scale-focused, English-centric | Rare |
| Dynamic AI Tutoring | ✅ Socratic, adaptive, personalized | ❌ Static content or quiz-based | Emerging |
| Ethical & Privacy-First | ✅ Transparent, bias-mitigated, privacy-protected | ❌ Ethics often secondary | Rare |
| Open-Source / Community-Inclusive | ✅ Models, datasets, and curricula are auditable & co-created | ❌ Closed-source, proprietary | Very Rare |
| Multilingual & Culturally Relevant | ✅ Supports multiple languages & local curricula | ❌ Mostly English, Western-focused | Rare |
| Equity + Technical Adaptation | ✅ Combines adaptive AI with social impact mission | ❌ Few combine ethics, equity & technical sophistication | Extremely Rare |