FINTECH & INNOVATION

Introduction to AI Ethics and Governance

Can Organisations Govern AI Responsibly?
Understand how organisations approach AI ethics and governance, manage ethical and regulatory risks, and build the structures, principles, and controls needed for responsible AI adoption.

Online Course

Format

39 mins

Video duration

Foundation

Level

Badge

On Completion

Badge of completion

With this online course, you will:

  • Understand the key ethical risks associated with AI systems, including bias, transparency, and accountability
  • Learn the core principles of responsible AI and how they apply in organisational contexts
  • Explore how organisations govern AI through structures, policies, and oversight
  • Identify the role of regulation, compliance, and internal controls in responsible AI deployment
  • Build a practical understanding of how to support trustworthy and responsible AI adoption
Skills

AI Risk Identification

Responsible AI Principles

AI Governance Frameworks

Regulatory Awareness

Ethical Decision-Making in AI

Course Lessons

Why AI Ethics and Governance Matter

This lesson introduces the growing role of artificial intelligence across industries and explains why ethical considerations and governance are becoming essential. It explores the risks that arise when AI systems are deployed without proper oversight and highlights the importance of building trustworthy AI systems.

Ethical Risks in AI Systems

This lesson examines the key ethical challenges associated with AI technologies. It explores issues such as algorithmic bias, lack of transparency, privacy concerns, and unintended consequences from automation, explaining why these risks can affect trust, fairness, and organisational accountability.

Principles of Responsible AI

This lesson introduces the core principles that guide responsible AI development and deployment. It covers concepts such as fairness, transparency, accountability, human oversight, safety, and responsible data usage, helping learners understand how these principles apply in real organisational contexts.

AI Governance and Regulation

This lesson explores how organisations establish governance structures to oversee AI systems and ensure responsible use. It also discusses the growing regulatory attention on AI and the role of compliance, internal controls, and governance frameworks in managing AI-related risks.

Meet your instructor - Marwan Aly

Fintech, Digital Transformation and Payments Expert

Marwan is a fintech and digital transformation expert with over 15 years of experience across EMEA in digital banking, payments, embedded finance, and regulatory innovation. He has held leadership roles at organisations including ITS, Commercial International Bank, the Central Bank of Egypt, and Network International UAE, delivering strategic initiatives across financial services. He has also supported entrepreneurs, startups, regulators, and financial institutions through innovation, product strategy, and business growth.
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