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Building AI Chatbots for Beginners

Discover the hidden risks of chatbots, from dangerous medical or legal advice to the subtle ways bias sneaks into conversations. Learn how to design bots that a...

Weekly LIVE Sessions

Video Classes

English

100 Students

Certificate Course

Course Overview

As chatbots become smarter and more widely used, their impact goes far beyond simple customer service. In this module, we explore the ethical challenges that come with deploying AI chatbots at scale. You’ll learn why even the most advanced bots can fail dangerously when they offer medical, legal, or mental health advice without proper safeguards, and what real-world cases teach us about the consequences of these failures. By examining such scenarios, you’ll understand why responsible design and clear boundaries are critical to user safety.

We’ll also dive into the issue of bias in bots, from gender stereotypes in language to cultural and social imbalances encoded in training data. Through hands-on examples, you’ll see how subtle design choices (like pronoun use or tone) can reinforce harmful stereotypes if not carefully addressed. By the end of this module, you’ll know how to identify risks, test for bias, and build chatbots that are not only scalable but also ethical, inclusive, and trustworthy for diverse audiences.

FAQ

Yes! Each course comes with an assigned mentor who hosts weekly live sessions and provides support throughout your learning journey.

Absolutely. The platform is mobile-friendly, so you can learn on your smartphone, tablet, or computer whichever suits you best.

Not at all. Many of our courses are designed for absolute beginners. Each course page lists any prerequisites (if required), but most start from scratch.

Yes! You will get a certificate after you complete the course. Our certificates are widely recognized by employers and useful for showcasing your practical skills and achievements.

While not officially accredited, our certificates are widely recognized by employers and useful for showcasing your practical skills and achievements. However, access to mentors is limited to 3 months after your payment.

No. You have lifetime access to any course you enroll in, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed. However, access to mentors is limited to 3 months after your payment.

Course curriculum

Requirement

No technical or coding expertise required
Basic computer literacy
Curiosity to explore real-world challenges in AI ethics

Outcomes

Recognize the risks of chatbots providing sensitive medical, legal, or mental health advice.
Apply strategies to make bots more inclusive and culturally sensitive.
Evaluate real-world case studies to avoid repeating critical mistakes.
Implement ethical safeguards and best practices for scaling chatbots responsibly.