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Guard your mind when AI tools ask for your most personal data. In this hands-on course, you'll develop three ethical AI habits that protect you in every interaction. First, you'll learn to apply the four guiding principles—privacy, transparency, fairness, and accountability—as practical filters that separate trustworthy AI from risky tools.. Second, you'll master consent protocols that ensure you understand what data you're sharing, why it's needed, and how it's protected—no more reflexive "I agree" clicks. Third, you'll develop systematic evaluation skills using a red-flag checklist that catches bias, harmful advice, and unsupported claims before you act on them. Through realistic Role Plays where you convince skeptics and advise managers, and Coach Dialogues where you navigate real consent decisions, you'll build the habits that let you benefit from AI while protecting what matters most. Perfect for anyone using AI wellness apps, goal trackers, or productivity tools. No technical background required.
Learn to apply the four guiding principles of ethical AI—privacy, transparency, fairness, and accountability—as practical filters for every interaction with AI tools. You'll build automatic evaluation skills through a realistic discovery exercise, then master the consent protocols that protect your personal data before you share it. By the end of this module, you'll be able to use these principles to assess whether an AI tool deserves your trust, and navigate consent screens systematically rather than clicking "I agree" reflexively.
What's included
4 videos1 reading
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4 videos•Total 28 minutes
Welcome: Building Your Ethical AI Habits•3 minutes
The Four Pillars: Privacy, Transparency, Fairness, and Accountability•8 minutes
Red Flags: When AI Tools Violate Ethical Principles•8 minutes
Consent in Action: Navigating Real-World Privacy Screens•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
From Principles to Practice: Why Ethical AI Habits Start with Consent•10 minutes
Evaluate Before You Act: Building Your AI Recommendation Defense System
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Transform your consent habits into a complete protection system by learning to evaluate every AI recommendation before acting on it. You'll master the Red-Flag Checklist—checking for bias indicators, harm categories, accuracy verification, and scope violations—and practice applying it to real AI outputs. By the end of this module, you'll know when to click "Flag" and when to trust, turning your ethical AI knowledge into automatic, protective habits.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment
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3 videos•Total 22 minutes
From Consent to Evaluation: Building Your Complete AI Protection Workflow•9 minutes
Flag in Action: Evaluating AI Recommendations with Your Checklist•10 minutes
Congratulations: Your Ethical AI Habits Are Ready•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Bias and Harm in AI: What the Checklist Is Designed to Catch•10 minutes
Career Resources: Building Lifelong Ethical AI Habits: Resources & Next Steps•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final Assessment•30 minutes
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