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# Module 10: Responsible AI Development
## Overview
This module introduces the principles of Responsible AI and explores how to apply them across model development, prompt design, and user interfaces. It also examines ethical risks and current regulatory efforts, including the European Commission's AI Act.
## Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Define Responsible AI and explain its necessity in modern GenAI systems.
- Identify ethical risks associated with GenAI applications.
- Apply Responsible AI principles at the model, prompt, and UX levels.
- Explain prompt injection and describe strategies to prevent it.
- Evaluate additional considerations for responsible AI not covered in standard readings.
- Summarize the key stakeholders and objectives of the European Commission's AI Act.
## Tasks / Assignments / What You Need to Do
The following tasks must be completed for this module:
- Review Assigned Resources
- Review Discussion Guide
- Complete Lab Assignment Eight (Lab 8)
- Submit the Final Project Proposal
- Attend Class
## Resources for This Module
### Required Reading
Alto, V. 2024. Chapter 12: Responsible AI
### Optional Reference Resources
1. **OECD AI Principles**
Promotes innovative and trustworthy use of AI respecting human rights and democratic values.
2. **Small Business's Guide to the AI Act**
Measures designed to support and simplify SME compliance with the product safety rules of the AI Act.
3. **Prompt Injection (OWASP)**
Details common prompt injection vulnerabilities and discusses mitigation strategies.
4. **Navigate the AI Act (appliedAI)**
Insights into the EU AI Act, offering guidance for startups and SMEs on compliance and governance.
## Discussion Guide
Eight discussion questions are covered, based on Alto, V. 2024. Chapter 12: Responsible AI. Topics include:
- What Responsible AI is and why we need it
- Ethical implications of RAI in GenAI applications
- Responsible AI at the model, metaprompt, and user interface levels
- Prompt injection: definition and protection strategies
- The EU AI Act: stakeholders and objectives
- Additional considerations beyond standard readings
## Looking Ahead
The next module (Module 11) will be an **in-person proctored exam**.