Navigating Generative AI Ethics

This course is part of Create and Enhance Visuals With AI Specialization

Instructor: Adobe

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3 modules

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3 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply Adobe’s AI principles to creative work using generative AI tools like Adobe Firefly.
Ensure content authenticity and understand licensing, attribution, and commercial safety.
Identify and mitigate bias in AI-generated content using inclusive design practices.
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and brand teams to uphold ethical standards.

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Adobe Firefly

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There are 3 modules in this course

Whether you're creating content, leading a team, or shaping policy, this course will help you use generative AI responsibly and ethically. You’ll explore Adobe’s AI principles of transparency, accountability, and responsibility and discover how they’re built into tools like Adobe Firefly. You’ll learn strategies to ensure content authenticity, mitigate bias, apply inclusive design practices, and create content that’s safe for commercial use. Through real-world scenarios and practical guidance, you’ll develop the skills to evaluate AI-generated content, collaborate with stakeholders, and uphold ethical standards in your creative workflows.

Explore the ethical landscape of generative AI and learn how to create and share content with integrity. This module covers Adobe’s AI principles, the importance of human oversight, and practical strategies for making ethical choices in your creative process.

What's included

3 videos4 readings1 assignment

3 videos Total 12 minutes

Navigating ethical choices about AI 3 minutes
Building visual trust with generative AI 4 minutes
Sharing and publishing AI content responsibly 4 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Course outline 10 minutes
Practice Activity: Prompting with integrity 10 minutes
Learning Paths and Certifications 10 minutes
Join the Adobe Community 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 5 minutes

Knowledge check 5 minutes

Learn how to verify, attribute, and protect your AI-generated content. This module introduces Content Credentials, explores the importance of transparency and attribution, and shows how to publish work responsibly in a digital world.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment

Learn how to build generative AI experiences that are inclusive, legally sound, and aligned with brand standards. This module helps you recognize and reduce bias in AI systems, use thoughtful prompting to support global representation, and evaluate outputs for fairness. You’ll also explore how to collaborate with legal and compliance teams, assess risks, and publish content responsibly to ensure brand safety and ethical use.

What's included

4 videos6 readings1 assignment

4 videos Total 16 minutes

Understanding where AI bias begins 4 minutes
Prompting for global contexts 4 minutes
Reviewing AI work critically 5 minutes
Collaborating better with legal teams about AI creative projects 4 minutes

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Practice reviewing prompts from a global perspective 10 minutes
Responsible AI tool checklist 10 minutes
Adobe's AI principles in action 10 minutes
Conclusion 10 minutes
Showcase your creativity with Behance 10 minutes
You did it — now share the love 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 5 minutes

Knowledge check 5 minutes

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