Use AI safely at work. Amelia Roberts covers privacy, data handling, bias, transparency, and compliance. Practice consent-aware prompts, human-in-the-loop review, safe output checks, audit trails, and policy-aligned workflows.
In this quick primer, Amelia Roberts shows what “responsible AI” looks like in everyday work. You’ll learn simple rules of thumb: what to share (and what never to paste in), how to sanity-check outputs, when to say where AI helped, and how to keep things respectful and within basic workplace policies.
Course Outline ( Free Preview)
Module 01 - Introduction
In this module, Amelia Roberts introduces the concept of Responsible Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the pervasive role AI plays in daily life and the critical need for ethical oversight. She highlights real-world challenges where AI systems can unintentionally perpetuate bias or cause harm, underscoring the importance of trust and responsibility in AI development. Students will explore key principles, governance frameworks, and practical applications to learn how to harness AI’s power safely and ethically for the benefit of all.
Module 02 - What is Responsible AI?
In this module, Amelia introduces the concept of responsible AI, emphasizing the importance of designing and using artificial intelligence ethically, fairly, and with trustworthiness. They explain that responsible AI involves three key pillars: ethical design, risk awareness, and continuous oversight, all aimed at ensuring AI systems align with human values and avoid harm. By fostering trust through responsible practices, AI can be safely integrated into various applications, benefiting users and society alike.
Module 03 - Core Principals Guiding Responsible AI2 min.
In this module, the speaker introduces the core principles that guide responsible AI development, emphasizing fairness, reliability, privacy, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability. These principles serve as an ethical framework to ensure AI systems are unbiased, safe, secure, accessible, understandable, and subject to human oversight. Students will learn how these foundational concepts address real-world risks and form the basis for building and using AI responsibly.
Module 04 - Real World Examples and Lessons Learned3 min.
In this module, the speaker explores real-world cases where the absence of responsible AI led to significant ethical and practical issues, such as bias in hiring algorithms, wrongful arrests due to facial recognition errors, AI-driven scams, and misinformation in legal settings. Through these examples, students learn the critical importance of anticipating risks, testing for bias, and maintaining human oversight to ensure AI systems are fair, safe, and trustworthy. The module emphasizes that responsible AI is essential to harnessing the technology’s benefits while preventing harm.
Module 05 - Frameworks and Guidelines Shaping Responsible AI3 min.
In this module, the speaker explores key frameworks and guidelines that translate responsible AI principles into practical actions for organizations and governments. They highlight examples such as Microsoft's internal standards and the EU AI Act, which categorizes AI risks and enforces legal accountability, alongside the voluntary NIST AI risk management framework focused on governance, risk mapping, continuous measurement, and management. Understanding these frameworks equips students to critically evaluate AI systems, promote ethical use, and foster trust in AI technologies.
Module 06 - Responsible AI in the Workplace2 min.
In this module, Amelia explores responsible AI practices in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of fairness, transparency, and human oversight in AI-driven decision-making. Students will learn how companies implement bias audits, inform employees about AI involvement, and maintain accountability through human review of AI recommendations. The module highlights both the challenges and benefits of AI, demonstrating how ethical governance can promote trust and equity in modern business environments.
Module 07 - Responsible AI in Education2 min.
In this module, the speaker explores the transformative potential of AI in education, highlighting how personalized support and inclusive tools can enhance learning experiences. They also address the ethical challenges, such as bias, privacy concerns, and the risk of students bypassing genuine learning. Emphasizing responsible AI use, the module advocates for digital literacy, critical thinking, and clear guidelines to ensure AI empowers rather than undermines education.
Module 08 - Responsible AI in Product Development4 min.
In this module, the speaker introduces the concept of responsible AI in product development, emphasizing the importance of embedding ethical considerations from the very beginning of the design process. They outline key practices such as ethical impact assessments, fairness testing, explainability, and continuous monitoring, while highlighting the value of diverse, cross-functional teams and governance structures to ensure accountability. By integrating ethics throughout the AI lifecycle, developers can build trustworthy products that not only avoid risks but also create competitive advantages in the market.
Module 09 - Class Wrap Up2 min.
In this concluding module, the speaker summarizes the importance of responsible AI, emphasizing its transformative potential alongside the need for ethical oversight to minimize risks such as bias and harm. They highlight ongoing efforts by companies, governments, and industries to establish frameworks that promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in AI development. The module encourages learners to stay informed, apply ethical principles in their roles, and recognize that responsible AI is essential for ensuring technology benefits society while fostering wise innovation.
Amelia Roberts has a Master's in Education and spent 10 years teaching grades K-12 before joining the Pragmatic Works Training Team. Her goal at Pragmatic Works is to provide energetic and engaging training that builds up your confidence in various programs. Her outside hobbies include coaching a dance team, reading, and experiencing life with her son.
