Sequoia – Responsible AI Policy

At Sequoia, we are committed to adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly, securely, and transparently across all client engagements. Our goal is to ensure that AI enhances engineering quality, improves efficiency, and supports innovation- while maintaining the highest standards of privacy, compliance, and ethical use.

Our AI Scope

Sequoia follows leading global standards for responsible AI. Our work is guided by the following principles:

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Transparency

Clients are informed about where and how AI is applied during project delivery.

Security & Privacy

Client data is always protected and never shared with unsafe or unapproved AI systems.

Fairness & Ethical Use

AI outputs are monitored for potential bias and used only in ethical, non-discriminatory contexts.

Reliability

AI-assisted outputs undergo strict validation to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Human Oversight

AI assists, but decisions and deliverables are always reviewed and finalized by qualified engineers.

Accountability

Sequoia takes full responsibility for all work generated with AI assistance.

How We Use AI in Client Projects

Sequoia uses AI to enhance engineering processes- not to replace human judgment. AI helps improve speed, clarity, and quality across the development lifecycle.

AI is used for:

  • Code generation and refactoring
  • Test case generation and quality checks
  • Documentation, summarization, and research
  • Data analysis and insights
  • Prototyping and design recommendations
  • Workflow automation

AI is not used for:

  • Direct processing of sensitive client data without explicit approval
  • Autonomous deployment or production decisions
  • Any activity without human review and validation
  • Circumventing established engineering processes

AI Governance & Oversight

Sequoia has established a structured governance model to ensure safe and responsible use of AI:

AI usage is reviewed and approved by the Sequoia AI Committee.

Only vetted, secure, enterprise-grade AI platforms are allowed.

All AI-assisted outputs require human verification.

AI usage is continuously monitored for risk, accuracy, and compliance.

Project teams follow a standardized approval process before adopting new AI tools.

This governance framework ensures consistent, ethical AI adoption across all client engagements.

Data Privacy & Security Commitments

Sequoia follows strict privacy and security measures when applying AI:

Client data is never shared with public or unapproved AI systems.

Data anonymization and masking are used whenever applicable.

All AI operations occur in secure, controlled environments.

Zero-retention policies ensure no data is stored unless approved by the client.

Compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001 and relevant industry standards.

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

Protecting client confidentiality is central to how we implement AI.

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Client Transparency Statement

Sequoia maintains full transparency in how AI supports engineering work. Clients are informed where AI is used, how AI contributes to efficiency and quality, and how outputs are reviewed and validated before delivery. All AI-related workflows are aligned with mutually agreed requirements and compliance expectations.

Risk Management & Mitigation

Sequoia implements robust risk mitigation techniques to ensure safe AI assistance. These include prompt-injection safeguards, controlled AI-access environments, monitoring for output quality, bias detection, and mandatory human validation. These measures ensure that AI strengthens project outcomes without introducing risk.

Customization for Client Needs

AI usage is tailored to each client's industry, compliance obligations, and operational requirements. Sequoia supports multiple deployment modes- including private AI models, restricted data pathways, and custom governance workflows- to align with client-specific security and regulatory expectations. Our flexible approach ensures seamless integration with your organization's processes.

Approved AI Tools & Platforms

Sequoia uses only secure, enterprise-grade tools that meet strict governance and compliance requirements.
Approved platforms include:

OpenAI Enterprise

Microsoft Azure AI

AWS Bedrock

Private/on-premises AI environments

No public or consumer-grade AI tools are used in client projects.

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Sequoia's AI Commitment

Sequoia is committed to using AI responsibly, ethically, and transparently in all client engagements. Our approach ensures that AI enhances engineering excellence, improves delivery outcomes, and protects client trust at every step. Through strong governance, secure platforms, and a human-in-the-loop model, we deliver AI-assisted solutions that are safe, reliable, and aligned with your business and compliance requirements.