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Vanderbilt University

Trustworthy Generative AI

We see lots of news reports of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, making mistakes and producing inaccurate information. Many of these mistakes happen because humans use the tools in the wrong way - trying to solve unsuitable problems and not thinking about risk. Hallucination isn't a bug, it's a feature when you approach problems correctly. This course teaches techniques for determining if a problem fits Generative AI's capabilities, framing problems to reduce risk, prompt engineering for trust, and appropriate human engagement in the process. Students learn concrete prompt designs, how to check outputs, how to use Generative AI for ideation and creation, ways to augment human skills, and more ethical, beneficial applications. The course will show how you can: - Leverage prompt engineering techniques to generate more reliable outputs - Master methods to verify and validate outputs - Frame problems in alternative ways to reduce risk - Apply generative AI for creative ideation - Use Generative AI in ways that augment rather than replace human reasoning and creativity

Status: Ideation
Status: Artificial Intelligence
BeginnerCourse9 hours

Featured reviews

MH

4.0Reviewed Jan 8, 2025

The messages about how to use IA , what kind of problems are adequated to be treated is very useful. However models las gpt4o1 may need some different approaches

SS

5.0Reviewed Apr 8, 2025

Critical knowledge on appropriate use of AI, human first & last, with ethical and fact-checking central to the learning. Probably should change my new business from HI+AI to HI+AI+HI....

CA

5.0Reviewed Jun 11, 2024

The assignments were harder than I thought but they allowed me to understand the problems with Generative AI and how to manage those weaknesses appropriately.

WN

5.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2025

Jules is an amazing teacher. He takes his time explaining the material but also goes into detail. I thoroughly enjoyed this program and will definitely take more classes that are taught by Jules

MD

5.0Reviewed Jul 13, 2024

Thank you. It was extremely insightful as a topic, and I highly appreciated the multiple examples and additional reading material. Highly recommend if you are heading to explore Gen AI.

WR

5.0Reviewed May 22, 2024

Great course! The three part series provides practical information and exercises to enable the learner to use generative AI as an amazing assistant to the person. I highly recommend this series.

DT

5.0Reviewed Feb 4, 2024

The shortest and most useful of all the classes; but only if you take the other two classes in this offering. My life is better for having made an effort to understand Augmented Intelligence.

KS

5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2025

AS an experienced nurse educator, but a novice in AI I found this course to be a great foundation to becoming comfortable navigating AI in nursing education and healthcare.

EH

4.0Reviewed Aug 25, 2024

The content is very helpful and insightful. The main point for improvement is that the assignments/tests are not graded and there is no feedback on them

SB

5.0Reviewed Feb 10, 2024

All three courses in this specialization are excellent and filled with helpful information that is very practical right out of the gate. Highly recommend.

KK

5.0Reviewed Feb 27, 2024

An outstanding introduction on how to leverage generative AI, particularly for those with subject matter expertise, as well as how not to misuse AI. Thanks, Professor White!

AH

5.0Reviewed Dec 15, 2025

Another awesome offering from Dr. White, a leading authority on AI. Take any class you can that he teaches - well worth your time and you will learn it in a way that sticks.

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