Course Overview

Using AI Tools Safely and Responsibly explains how to use AI tools while protecting data, maintaining accountability, and being transparent about their use. This course explores using AI tools safely and responsibly, focusing on practical steps to manage risks and review AI-generated outputs effectively.

You will learn how to protect sensitive data by avoiding sharing personal or confidential information and using placeholders where needed. The course explains why human accountability is essential, including reviewing AI outputs carefully before sharing or acting on them. It also explores how over-reliance on AI can lead to errors if outputs are not checked for accuracy and suitability.

Guidance is provided on being transparent about AI use, including when and how to disclose AI-generated content to colleagues or clients.

The course highlights how applying these principles can support safer and more responsible use of AI tools in everyday work.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Identify risks associated with using AI tools in the workplace
• Apply methods to protect sensitive data when using AI tools
• Explain the importance of human accountability for AI-generated outputs
• Demonstrate transparent practices when using AI-generated content