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"Technology is moving faster than oversight. With AI, every decision has weight. This course equips responsible decision-makers with a clear compass for AI use, rooted in both personal integrity and organizational priorities. We explore how to recognize and mitigate risk, lead with integrity, and create systems that build trust and prioritize human well-being."
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Business Ethics of Generative AI
Navigate the ethical challenges of Generative AI and build the skills to drive responsible innovation, protect trust, and lead with integrity across industries.
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Course description
As Generative AI reshapes the future of work, organizations face growing pressure to lead with both innovation and integrity. This course provides professionals with the practical tools to navigate the ethical dimensions of AI adoption and use. From algorithmic bias and misinformation to intellectual property, labor impact, and accountability, participants will explore how ethical risks surface in business decisions and how to lead responsibly in this new frontier.
Learners will gain fluency in global regulatory trends, examine industry use cases, and develop ethical review processes that can be applied directly to their teams or organizations. With a focus on applied learning, the course includes reflective journaling, case studies, and the development of a professional ethics portfolio.
Whether you’re designing AI-powered tools, deploying AI in your workplace, or influencing strategy and policy, this course helps you anticipate risks, uphold values, and build stakeholder trust. It empowers learners to shape AI initiatives that align with public expectations and business outcomes, while positioning themselves as ethical leaders in an increasingly AI-enabled economy.
Course outcomes
- Analyze AI ethical risks
Evaluate the most pressing ethical issues in Generative AI, from bias to misinformation and labor displacement. - Interpret global AI regulations
Understand emerging laws and policies across industries, countries, and institutions. - Assess social and business impacts
Examine how AI influences people, markets, and decision-making systems. - Design responsible AI policies
Craft strategies that promote transparency, mitigate harm, and align with business goals. - Lead ethical conversations
Communicate the value of ethical AI practices to teams, partners, and executives. - Reflect on personal ethics
Explore your own values and decision-making frameworks through journaling and discussion. - Create an ethics case study
Develop a full case analysis of an AI initiative that demonstrates ethical thinking and risk mitigation. - Build a professional portfolio
Present a polished deliverable that applies course insights to real business scenarios.
The learning experience
This course is designed for professionals who are working with or planning to deploy Generative AI and want to understand the ethical dimensions involved. There are no technical prerequisites, but learners should be comfortable using web-based tools like Google or Microsoft applications. Participants will engage in journaling, case studies, and reflective analysis to explore ethics in action. The format is fully online and asynchronous, making it flexible for busy professionals.
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Insight
"Technology is moving faster than oversight. With AI, every decision has weight. This course equips responsible decision-makers with a clear compass for AI use, rooted in both personal integrity and organizational priorities. We explore how to recognize and mitigate risk, lead with integrity, and create systems that build trust and prioritize human well-being."
Value
"I believe the most successful AI leaders will be those who can balance innovation with responsibility. This course gives participants a clear, structured way to think through ethical risks and apply their insights in ways that build trust, protect users, and drive sustainable business impact."
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