Masterclass: Secure & Ethical Use of AI ~ Build Confidence with Responsible AI

### **About the Masterclass** This 90-minute session will teach you how to use Artificial Intelligence tools securely, responsibly, and confidently without compromising your data, your organisation, or your reputation. You will learn to classify information sensitivity, practise safe prompting, and explore real-world cases where AI ethics broke down. You will also see practical demonstrations of **Public, Enterprise, and Local AI tools** (ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Ollama, LM Studio, GPT4All) and learn how to decide which to use for different data levels. ### **What You’ll Learn** * Understand **data sensitivity levels** and what should never go into AI tools * Practise **safe prompting** with placeholders and anonymisation * Apply **ethical awareness** to bias, attribution, and privacy * Learn how to **verify AI generated information** before using it * Discover how to **set up and use Local AI tools** for maximum privacy ### **Agenda** **60 mins \~ Guided Presentation and Live Demonstrations** * Safe and ethical AI frameworks * Real Australian case studies * Public vs Enterprise vs Local AI tools * Practical exercises from the Activity Book **30 mins \~ Open Discussion & Q&A** * Explore real-life scenarios * Ask questions about your own use cases ### **Key Takeaways** Participants will receive: 1. **Masterclass Resource Guide** \~ Checklists, compliance frameworks, and tool comparisons 2. **Masterclass Activity Book** \~ Hands-on practice activities and ethical reflection exercises 3. **AI Ethical Governance Policy Template** \~ A ready-to-use framework to help organisations build their own Responsible AI Policy ### **What to Bring** * Your curiosity * Access to your preferred AI tool (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, etc.) * Notebook or digital device for exercises ### **How to Find Us** Hosted by the **NextGen Learning Network** on Meetup. Search *“NextGen Learning Network”* or visit this event page to join the group and stay updated on future AI & Leadership sessions.