Use AI responsibly by mitigating biases and inaccuracies. Learn how to identify potential AI harms and recognize the security risks of using AI in the workplace. By the end of this course, you will gain an understanding of how to use AI responsibly and effectively.
Use AI Responsibly
Use AI Responsibly
This course is part of Google AI Essentials Specialization
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What you'll learn
Identify AI harms and their potential impact on users and social structures
Recognize possible privacy and security repercussions of AI use
Explain risks and biases that are inherent to modern AI and best practices for how to approach them
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, you'll understand what AI bias is, and learn how to identify potential AI harms.
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4 videos
In this module, you'll learn about the security and privacy risks of AI.
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3 videos2 readings
In this module, you’ll review the key concepts from the course and demonstrate your understanding with an end-of-course assessment.
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1 video1 assignment
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DA
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025
I had not fully considered security concerns with AI. I learned a great deal of valuable information relating to security and privacy.
CE
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
it was easy and fun to learn and has encouraged me to continue. ease ofuse should be a focus when marketing.
BT
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
The course is essential in the context of AI's rapid development today. Although simple, it is designed concisely, useful for everyone, inspiring learning to learn deeply about AI.
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