The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deployment Checklist is designed for policymakers and technical teams gearing up for or currently using AI systems. It aims to guide policymakers on initiating ethical AI systems and encourages technical experts to assess if proper ethical boundaries exist for AI-based approaches. This tool navigates users through six stages, beginning with regulatory basics and moving towards defining the intended operations of an AI system. It includes inquiries regarding regulations, business workflows, data handling, system structure, and ethical decision-making for deploying AI in various scenarios and settings.