Legal and Ethical Use of AI in the Workplace

Artificial intelligence is transforming the modern workplace, but using AI responsibly requires more than understanding how it works. Employees must understand the legal, ethical, privacy, security, and compliance responsibilities that come with using AI on the job. This Legal and Ethical Use of AI in the Workplace training course teaches employees how to use artificial intelligence safely, responsibly, and in accordance with organizational policies. Participants learn how AI can improve productivity, communication, research, and decision-making while recognizing the risks associated with confidential information, inaccurate outputs, bias, discrimination, cybersecurity threats, intellectual property, and improper workplace use. The course explains acceptable AI practices, employee responsibilities, and the importance of human oversight when using generative AI and other workplace AI systems. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, employees learn how to verify AI-generated information, protect sensitive data, recognize ethical concerns, and make sound decisions that support organizational integrity and compliance. Major Learning Points Understand what artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI are and how they are used in today’s workplace Learn the legal, ethical, and compliance responsibilities associated with workplace AI use Identify appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI in the workplace Understand privacy, confidentiality, and data security risks when using AI tools Learn how to protect confidential employee, customer, financial, and proprietary business information Recognize the risks of bias and discrimination in AI-assisted hiring, promotions, and workplace decision-making Understand the importance of fairness, transparency, and ethical judgment when using AI Learn why human oversight and accountability remain essential when AI assists with workplace decisions Recognize AI hallucinations, misinformation, and other inaccurate or misleading outputs Learn techniques for verifying and fact-checking AI-generated content before relying on or sharing it Understand cybersecurity threats involving AI, including phishing, social engineering, and malicious content Learn intellectual property, copyright, and ownership considerations related to AI-generated work Understand organizational AI governance policies, acceptable use requirements, and employee responsibilities Learn when and how to report concerns involving improper, unethical, or unsafe AI use Reinforce professional judgment, accountability, and responsible AI practices in an AI-enabled workplace