
AI Safety



Learn about ethical considerations, intellectual property challenges, and security threats of Generative AI. Develop a responsible approach to AI adoption.

What You'll Learn
By completing this course, you'll be able to:
- The legal and ethical concerns around AI-generated content and intellectual property challenges.
- Identify bias in AI systems and develop strategies for reducing its impact.
- Protect AI models against threats like prompt injection and phishing attacks.
- Develop best practices for securely integrating AI into workflows.
Course Overview
In today’s AI-driven world, the potential of generative AI comes with significant responsibilities. This course provides a clear and accessible introduction to the key aspects of AI safety, focusing on the challenges and responsibilities surrounding its use. This course equips you with the knowledge to approach AI ethically and securely.
Through a structured, text-based learning format, you’ll explore topics like intellectual property (IP) considerations, bias in AI systems, prompt hacking, and advanced security risks.
Skills You'll Gain
- AI Ethics & Governance: Learn frameworks for responsible AI deployment.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation: Recognize security threats, biases, and other AI challenges.
- AI System Defense: Understand how to protect AI models from prompt injection and hacking risks.
- Legal & Ethical AI Considerations: Navigate AI-generated content ownership and compliance.
Who Should Enroll?
- Developers & Engineers: Learn how to design AI systems with security and ethical safeguards.
- Business Leaders & Managers: Build awareness of AI risks and advocate for responsible practices.
- AI Enthusiasts: Explore the societal and technical challenges of AI safety.
- Policy Makers & Regulators: Understand the governance frameworks for AI adoption and regulation.
Course Outline
Introduction to AI Safety
Why AI Safety Matters: Understanding Ethical and Security Concerns
Generative AI in Real-World Applications
Intellectual Property (IP) Considerations
The Role of Generative AI in Corporate Settings
Balancing Innovation with Compliance and Risk Management
Bias in Generative AI Systems
How Biases Form in Training Data and Models
Case Studies: Bias in Outputs and Its Societal Implications
Spearphishing and Security Risks
How Generative AI Amplifies Phishing Attacks
Practical Examples and Early Warning Signs
AI Coding Assistants
Risks Involved in Using AI for Coding Tasks
Precautions and Best Practices for Safe Usage
Prompt Hacking and Injection Risks
Taxonomy of Prompt Hacking Techniques
Mitigation Strategies to Secure AI Systems
Course Format
- Duration: 3 Days (self-paced) with clear, structured lessons.
- Materials: Written content, interactive quizzes, and hands-on assignments.
- Access: Available with a Learn Prompting Plus subscription, granting you access to 15 courses and certificates of completion that you can share on LinkedIn or any platform to highlight your new skills.
Meet Your Instructor

Sander Schulhoff
Founder & CEO, Learn Prompting
Sander Schulhoff is the Founder of Learn Prompting and an ML Researcher at the University of Maryland. He created the first open-source Prompt Engineering guide, which reached 3 million people and taught them to use tools like ChatGPT. Sander also led a team behind Prompt Report, the most comprehensive study of prompting ever done. This 76-page survey, co-authored with researchers from the University of Maryland, OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Princeton, Stanford, and other leading institutions, analyzed 1,500+ academic papers and covered 200+ prompting techniques.
Why Choose This Course?
- Clear Explanations: Designed for both technical and non-technical professionals.
- Current Topics: Covers emerging risks, including bias, security vulnerabilities, and ethical concerns.
- Practical Applications: Real-world examples and exercises to help you apply AI safety principles.
- Expert Support: Gain insights from AI safety professionals.
Earn a Certifiate of Completion
By upgrading to Learn Prompting Plus, you automatically receive a certificate of completion for every course you complete. These certificates can easily be shared on LinkedIn, Twitter, or any other social platform to showcase your new skillset.
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