CalcPanel

AI Content Policy

This page explains how CalcPanel uses AI technology to enhance user experience while maintaining human oversight, accuracy, and professional standards in all engineering content.

Our AI Usage Philosophy

At CalcPanel, we believe AI should augment human expertise, not replace it. All core engineering calculations, formulas, and content are designed and reviewed by licensed engineers. AI is used only as a supplementary tool to help users understand their calculation results.

Where We Use AI

AI technology is used in the following limited ways:

1. Result Explanation Feature

Our "Explain this result" feature uses AI to provide contextual explanations of calculation results. This feature:

  • Purpose: Helps users understand what their calculation results mean in practical terms
  • Scope: Only explains results that have already been calculated by our human-designed algorithms
  • Input: AI receives the user's calculation inputs, results, and specific questions
  • Output: Provides explanations, interpretations, and recommendations based on engineering principles
  • Human Oversight: AI responses are guided by system prompts written by engineers and validated against engineering standards

2. What AI Does NOT Do

AI is not used for:

  • Core Calculations: All calculation formulas, algorithms, and logic are designed and coded by engineers
  • Content Creation: All guides, tutorials, and documentation are written by human engineers
  • Formula Development: All engineering formulas are based on recognized standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC, ASHRAE) and implemented by engineers
  • Content Review: All content undergoes human technical and editorial review
  • Standard References: All standard citations and references are verified by engineers

Human Oversight & Control

Every aspect of our platform maintains human oversight:

Calculation Design

  • All calculator formulas are designed by licensed electrical engineers
  • Calculation logic is implemented in code by engineers, not generated by AI
  • Safety factors, diversity factors, and margins are based on engineering standards and field experience
  • All calculations are tested and validated by engineers before deployment

Content Creation

  • All guides and tutorials are written by engineers with relevant field experience
  • Content is based on real-world projects and industry best practices
  • Every article includes "Engineer's Practical Insight" sections written by human engineers
  • Case studies are based on actual projects (with appropriate anonymization)

AI Response Guidance

  • AI system prompts are written by engineers to ensure responses follow engineering principles
  • AI responses are structured to reference specific calculation results and inputs
  • AI is instructed to cite engineering standards and provide actionable recommendations
  • AI responses are monitored for accuracy and appropriateness

Accuracy & Validation

We take multiple steps to ensure accuracy:

Calculation Accuracy

  • All calculation formulas are verified against official engineering standards
  • Calculators are tested with known test cases and verified results
  • Edge cases and error handling are implemented by engineers
  • User-reported calculation errors are investigated and corrected by engineers

AI Response Quality

  • AI responses are guided by engineering-focused system prompts
  • AI is instructed to reference specific numbers from calculations, not provide generic answers
  • AI responses follow a structured format: conclusion, reference to results, engineering reasoning, risks, and recommendations
  • AI is explicitly instructed not to suggest consulting professionals as the only solution

Content Review

  • All guides undergo technical review by licensed engineers
  • Standard references are verified and linked to official documentation
  • Examples and case studies are validated for accuracy
  • Content is regularly updated to reflect standard revisions and industry changes

Transparency

We are transparent about our use of AI:

  • This policy page clearly explains where and how AI is used
  • AI-powered features are clearly labeled (e.g., "Explain this result" rather than generic "AI Assistant")
  • Users can distinguish between human-created content and AI-generated explanations
  • All calculation results are clearly the product of human-designed algorithms

User Control

Users have full control:

  • AI explanation features are optional—users can use calculators without AI assistance
  • All core functionality (calculations, guides, documentation) works independently of AI
  • Users can provide feedback on AI responses to help us improve
  • Calculation results are always displayed regardless of whether AI explanations are used

Our Commitment

CalcPanel is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism. AI is used only as a supplementary tool to enhance user understanding, never as a replacement for human engineering expertise. All core calculations, content, and recommendations are the product of licensed engineers following recognized engineering standards.

If you have questions about our AI usage or concerns about any content, please contact us.

Last Updated: January 2025
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