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AI Safety Fundamentals: Protecting Users and Organizations

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AI Safety Fundamentals: Protecting Users and Organizations

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Kriti Kamra

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain the concept of AI safety and why it is important for organizations, employees, and society.

  • Identify common risks in AI systems, especially chatbots, and the key guardrails used to reduce those risks

  • Describe the evolving AI regulatory landscape and how laws like California's SB 243 affect AI products

  • Apply employee responsibilities and escalation protocols to identify, respond to, and report AI risks to vulnerable users

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July 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This module establishes a foundational understanding of AI safety. You will learn what AI safety means, why conversational AI systems require guardrails, and examine real-world examples of harm when safeguards fail. The module explores California's SB 243 as a regulatory model, covering prohibited behaviors, transparency requirements, and legal liability. Finally, you will examine specific risks of unsafe AI use, focusing on vulnerable populations, manipulation tactics, and consequences for organizations. 

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This module translates AI safety knowledge into practical action. You will learn organizational responsibilities including safety protocols, transparency obligations, and legal consequences of non-compliance. The module provides practical guardrails for employees working with AI systems, covering do's and don'ts for building, testing, and deploying chatbots, escalation paths for harmful interactions, and transparent communication with users. You will practice applying these concepts through realistic scenarios and complete a comprehensive knowledge check.

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This final module provides an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of AI safety concepts through a comprehensive assessment and conclude the course by reflecting on the importance of building and maintaining safe, trustworthy AI systems. It reinforces how responsible AI practices support users, organizations, and regulatory compliance.

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