Operationalizing AI policy for international development
Ethical rules at the foundation. Our protection layer in the middle. Trusted outputs at the top.
ChatGPT, Claude and other LLMs weren’t built for high-accountability aid work
Why Cothon exists
Ad-hoc use lets unverifiable claims, hidden bias, and sensitive data slip into reports and decisions. The result: constant rework and the ever present risk of breaching duty of care or losing trust with communities and funders.
93% of humanitarian workers use AI tools. Only 8% of their organizations have governance systems in place.
Reputational Damage
LLMs hallucinate data and misquote sources. One bad statistic in a donor report can undo years of credibility.
Direct Harm to Vulnerable People
Generic LLMs lack contextual safeguards. In working with vulnerable communities, even small inaccuracies can cause real harm.
Missed Opportunity
Organizations aren't standing still - they're building siloed AI tools that don't map to workflows, while staff quietly use ChatGPT anyway. Policy stays on paper.
Cothon AI is a secure interface that safely connects your teams to any leading LLM
Built for international development work, Cothon combines powerful AI models with configurable ethical guardrails, data transparency, and usage monitoring.
It’s the simplest way for teams to unlock AI’s potential while maintaining full confidence in its integrity.
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Transparency and Traceability
Every prompt, response, and decision is visible and auditable, giving you accountability to stakeholders, donors, and the communities you serve.
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Adaptable Guardrails
Customize safety protocols to match your organization’s values and risk profile — from privacy requirements to cultural sensitivity and bias mitigation.
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Industry-Leading Models, Ethically Configured
Access the world’s most advanced LLMs, like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, in a controlled environment purpose-built for responsible use.
Our team
The team behind Cothon has led climate finance, sensitive data systems, and crisis response programs across four continents.
Co-Founder, CPO
Will Culhane
Knows what to build and why it matters
Co-Founder, CEO
Max McGrath-Horn
Knows how to fund it, partner it, and scale it
Founding Engineer
Yann Say-Liang-Fat
Knows how to build it and make it work
Be the first to experience safe, transparent LLM access for high-accountability organizations.
Cothon is in early access. Request an invitation and we'll be in touch.