Lesson 10: Human Judgment, Ethics, and Algorithmic Bias
Why human accountability, empathy, and ethical review can never be outsourced to software.
AI models are trained on historical internet data, which contains historical biases and stereotypes. An AI might generate text that subtly reflects gender, racial, or cultural bias.
Accountability belongs to human beings. When work is delivered to a client or manager, a human worker must take responsibility for its fairness, accuracy, and decency.
Hands-On Workplace Exercise
Read an AI-drafted message through an accessibility and inclusion lens: Is the language respectful and clear for all readers?
Knowledge Check
Test your understanding with this short self-check. Feedback is instant.