Matt Calkins, the visionary cofounder and CEO of Appian, a leading provider of low-code automation solutions, has thrown down the gauntlet to the AI industry. In a major development this week, Calkins unveiled a new set of guidelines designed to promote responsible AI development and build trust between AI providers and their customers. His message comes at a critical juncture, as concerns over data privacy, intellectual property rights, and the breakneck speed of AI advancement reach a fever pitch.