Is Orkas safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Orkas Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; No school DPA found) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-11-04. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Orkas train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - says it does not use your content to train AI models.

Where is Orkas data stored?

People's Republic of China - account and sync data stored on infrastructure in mainland China; tasks, files and outputs stay on the device by default; Orkas-managed model, search, image, video and speech requests go through Orkas servers to unnamed upstream providers, which may be outside China; no protections for transfers from Britain stated.

What age is Orkas for?

13+ - under the age of majority needs a parent or guardian's permission.

Is there a safer alternative to Orkas?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Beautiful.ai (amber).

Orkas

Orkas (operating entity not named; based in mainland China, Guangdong ICP filing 粤ICP备2025473014号) · presentations / multi-agent AI desktop app (slides, documents, research, images, video) · Last checked 2026-11-04

For teachers

Orkas could save around 10–15 minutes on a simple version of slides for a lesson or a briefing. A designed-looking slide can still say something you do not mean. Read the slides aloud once. Dense text is not a time saving for the audience.

Illustration, not a measured result. The minutes are a typical classroom estimate based on what this tool is for. They are not a guarantee, not data from a school, and not part of the red, amber or green rating.

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Staff: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated
No school DPA found

Pupils: RED Not recommended for school data

Why red:

Supplier says it is not for pupils

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Other / unclear
Minimum age: 13–17
Use case: Presentations
Sector: Schools, Further education (FE), Higher education (HE)
Research status: Sourced

Safer alternatives

Same main use (Presentations) and sector, rated better for the same audience. Alternatives are suggested from our published ratings; check they meet your needs. How alternatives are chosen

For staff use

No better-rated alternative found yet: here’s what to look for.

It acts as a processor for your school (not a controller)
It doesn’t train its AI on what you type
Data stays in the UK/EU, or transfer safeguards (standard contractual clauses, the UK IDTA or adequacy) are stated
There is a data processing agreement (DPA) for schools
The minimum age fits your pupils, or pupils use it through a school account

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For pupil use

Beautiful.ai · Amber
5 caution points: Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Orkas (operating entity not named; based in mainland China, Guangdong ICP filing 粤ICP备2025473014号)
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://orkas.ai (opens in a new tab)
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: presentations / multi-agent AI desktop app (slides, documents, research, images, video)
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: no - a desktop app for adults and small businesses; no pupil accounts or classroom features

Your data

Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say.: not stated - consumer terms only; no school or organisation data-processing terms
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: People's Republic of China - account and sync data stored on infrastructure in mainland China; tasks, files and outputs stay on the device by default; Orkas-managed model, search, image, video and speech requests go through Orkas servers to unnamed upstream providers, which may be outside China; no protections for transfers from Britain stated
Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff.: no - says it does not use your content to train AI models
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: local data stays on the device under your control; account records deleted or anonymised within 30 days of closing the account; cloud sync copies deleted 7 days after a paid plan ends; service activity records typically up to 90 days; managed-feature request logs kept for a limited period (not specified)

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://orkas.ai/views/legal/privacy.html (opens in a new tab)
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: not stated
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: not stated
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: not stated (support@orkas.ai)

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: 13+ - under the age of majority needs a parent or guardian's permission
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: general-purpose AI agent app for macOS and Windows aimed at businesses, not built for schools; agents run on your computer with the access you grant and can act through connected email, calendar, files and other tools; Chinese law governs the terms and disputes go to courts in mainland China; open source (MIT licence); built-in models use credits (500 free, paid plans from $5.99 a month) or you can connect your own model provider; output must be reviewed
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced (privacy policy updated 13 Oct 2026 and terms updated 2 Jul 2026, read 4 Nov 2026)

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Quick answers

Is Orkas safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Orkas Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; No school DPA found) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-11-04. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Orkas train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - says it does not use your content to train AI models.
Where is Orkas data stored?: People's Republic of China - account and sync data stored on infrastructure in mainland China; tasks, files and outputs stay on the device by default; Orkas-managed model, search, image, video and speech requests go through Orkas servers to unnamed upstream providers, which may be outside China; no protections for transfers from Britain stated.
What age is Orkas for?: 13+ - under the age of majority needs a parent or guardian's permission.
Is there a safer alternative to Orkas?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Beautiful.ai (amber).

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