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Ethical and responsible use of Generative AI

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Ethical and responsible use of Generative AI
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      This course will explore the importance of using Generative AI (Gen AI) ethically and responsibly in the context of the law and the legal profession.

      It will consider some of the ethical concerns around GenAI and how to mitigate against those risks.

      It will also discuss the importance of human oversight and trust in GenAI tools.

      This is a self-paced course of around 180 minutes including a short quiz.

      A digital badge and a course certificate are awarded upon completion. To receive these, you must complete all sections of the course and pass the course quiz.

      To be able to do the quiz and gain your digital badge, you must enrol on the course.

      AI Law and Legal Training is a collection of eight free courses funded by UKRI Responsible AI, and in partnership with Citizens Advice and academics at The Open University and the University of Lincoln.

      The courses have been developed with support from lawyers at Fieldfisher, Mishcon de Reya and Browne Jacobson.

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  • Course learning outcomes

    After completing this course, you will be able to:

    • Explain the ethical concerns about the use of Generative AI.
    • Identify ways to mitigate the ethical risks.
    • Understand the importance of human oversight and trust in Generative AI tools.

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    • Course dates:

    First Published 23/07/2025.

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  • Lorrie Hayman

    Ethical and responsible use of Generative AI

    Lorrie Hayman21 July 2025 10:07

    Important consideration of ethics using GenAI.

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