AI Ethics for Employees

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, but responsible adoption starts with ethical awareness. This interactive training gives participants the knowledge and tools to navigate AI ethics, manage risk, and support trustworthy use of AI in professional settings.

Through real-world examples and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to identify ethical challenges and apply practical solutions. The course focuses on actionable strategies teams can use immediately to build trust and align with evolving policies.

What You Will Learn

• Identify core ethical principles for responsible AI use.
• Assess major risks and challenges related to AI ethics.
• Apply practical tools and frameworks to identify and reduce ethical issues in AI projects.
• Understand policy considerations that support trustworthy AI adoption.

Course Outline

Module 1: Understanding AI and Why Ethics Matters

• Define AI and its common applications in government
• Recognize how AI affects decision-making, public trust, and fairness
• Explain why ethics is critical in government AI systems

Module 2: Federal Policy and Governance Context

• Identify federal guidance and policies shaping AI ethics
• Interpret how agencies implement EO 13960 and NIST AI RMF (Risk Management Framework)
• Understand FAI, OMB, and GAO roles in promoting responsible AI

Module 3: Ethical Risks, Challenges, and Practical Tools

• Identify common ethical risks in AI projects
• Use practical tools to detect and mitigate risks
• Describe best practices for data governance and human oversight

Module 4: Applying AI Ethics to Federal Work

• Integrate ethical AI principles into daily federal workflows
• Create an AI ethics "Action Plan" for your agency or team
• Identify steps to sustain ethical culture and accountability