Ai Primer For All Employees

Understand responsible AI in business: principles, transparency, bias, privacy, and future challenges

What you'll learn

Understand what AI is and how it's used in everyday business scenarios

Recognize the core principles of ethical and responsible AI use

Identify risks related to bias, discrimination, and privacy violations in AI systems

Learn how transparency and explainability improve trust in AI decisions

Understand data privacy responsibilities when using AI tools

Gain awareness of compliance requirements like GDPR and the EU AI Act

Understand the role of AI governance and stakeholder engagement in organizations

Learn practical steps every employee can take to support ethical AI at work

Requirements

No technical background required – this course is designed for all employees, regardless of role or experience.

Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate — from automating tasks to enhancing decision-making. But with great power comes great responsibility. This course is designed to give every employee, regardless of technical background, a practical understanding of how to use AI ethically, responsibly, and in compliance with laws and company policies.In just 30 minutes, you'll explore the core principles of ethical AI, learn how to identify potential risks, and understand your role in supporting responsible AI practices at work.What You’ll Learn:What AI is and how it’s used in everyday business toolsThe 5 core principles of ethical AI: Fairness, Transparency, Privacy, Accountability, and SafetyHow bias, discrimination, and privacy violations can occur — and how to avoid themReal-world case studies of both AI failures and success storiesBest practices for AI governance, stakeholder engagement, and complianceHow to evaluate generative AI tools (like ChatGPT) responsiblyYour role as an employee in supporting trustworthy AI across the businessWhy Take This Course?    AI is not just for engineers. If you use tools that automate tasks, process data, or generate content — you’re already using AI. This course empowers you to use AI with confidence, integrity, and awareness.Take this step toward building a trust-based, future-ready organization — starting with you.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Download course materials - presentation & Ethical AI Checklist

Section 2: The Foundations of AI

Lecture 3 What is AI (and Why You Already Use It Daily)

Lecture 4 Core Principles of Ethical AI (The “5 Pillars”)

Lecture 5 How AI Goes Wrong: Bias, Discrimination, & Exclusion

Lecture 6 What Makes AI Fair? (And What Doesn’t)

Lecture 7 Transparency: Opening the AI Black Box

Lecture 8 Privacy and Data Protection in AI

Lecture 9 AI and Compliance: Laws You Should Know

Lecture 10 AI Governance: Who’s in Charge of AI at Work?

Lecture 11 Generative AI (ChatGPT & Beyond): What to Watch Out For

Lecture 12 What YOU Can Do (Even if You’re Not in Tech)

Lecture 13 The Future of Ethical AI: Where We’re Headed

Section 3: Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Lecture 14 Next Steps

Employees across all departments — including HR, marketing, customer service, operations, and finance,Non-technical professionals who use or interact with AI-powered tools in their day-to-day work,Team leaders, managers, and supervisors looking to promote ethical AI practices within their teams,Business professionals seeking to understand the risks, responsibilities, and best practices around AI use,Organizations rolling out AI tools who want to train their workforce on responsible and compliant usage,Anyone curious about AI ethics and how to apply them in real-world workplace scenarios