AI Ethics

AI Ethics Education · Australia

Knowing enough about AI to ask the questions that matter.

Better understand the ethical and social implications of AI — no technical background needed.

§ 1 · SeminarsOnline seminars for individuals and in-house groups § 2 · AI LiteracyAI literacy programs designed and facilitated for a single workplace
Developed and delivered by Dr Peter Douglas, an AI Ethicist with a background in academic philosophy and biomedical ethics, and three decades as a university educator.
§ 1 Seminars Foundation seminar

History and Shape of Artificial Intelligence

For anyone who needs to know enough about AI to ask the questions that matter.

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This seminar covers:

  • the historical, conceptual, and technical origins of AI
  • the primary methods, architectures, and techniques of contemporary AI systems
  • key debates and concerns

You leave with a written summary of the topics covered in the seminar, recommendations for further reading and additional resources, and a certificate of participation.

Fee
$245 (inc. GST)
Duration
2.5 hours
Format
Live online
Participants
Maximum 15
Upcoming dates: Tuesday 27 October6.30 – 9 pmBook → Tuesday 10 November6.30 – 9 pmBook → Tuesday 24 November6.30 – 9 pmBook → Further dates to be released in early 2027

Paying by invoice? Enquire.

Seminar

HREC Review of AI-Related Health Research

For HREC members, chairs and research offices

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This seminar includes:

  • a survey of different types of AI used in health research
  • a review of current standards and guidelines for the ethical review of AI-related research projects
  • an examination of AI ethics principles alongside the principles of research ethics, and the ways in which AI-related research projects exacerbate existing ethical concerns and introduce new risks
  • practice reviews of AI-related health research projects

You leave with a written summary of the topics covered in the seminar, a checklist for items to consider when reviewing AI-related health projects, and a certificate of participation.

Fee
$245 (inc. GST)
Duration
2.5 hours
Format
Live online
Participants
Maximum 15
Upcoming dates: Tuesday 3 November6.30 – 9 pmBook → Tuesday 17 November6.30 – 9 pmBook → Tuesday 1 December6.30 – 9 pmBook → Further dates to be released in early 2027

Paying by invoice? Enquire.

Seminar

Responsible Use of AI in Research

For researchers, supervisors and research integrity staff

Further details will be available early in 2027.

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Seminar

Ethical & Social Implications of Health AI

For clinical governance, digital health and executive committees

Further details will be available early in 2027.

In development — Register interest
§ 2AI Literacy

AI literacy programs designed for workplaces.

Further details will be available in early 2026.

Discuss a program Scoped and quoted after an initial conversation — no fixed price.
§ 3About

Dr Peter Douglas (PhD, MSt, BSc, BA(Hons), PGDipEd)

Dr Peter Douglas

Peter has a background in academic philosophy and biomedical ethics across several universities. Most recently, he was a lecturer with the Monash Bioethics Centre until the end of 2025 and remains an affiliate of the centre. During this time, he developed and co-ordinated masters courses in human research ethics, public health ethics, clinical ethics, and the responsible conduct of research, and also developed and co-ordinated the medical ethics program for Monash University's medical degree. He has served on a number of HRECs and clinical ethics committees, and is conducting pre-reviews of AI-related health research projects for Monash Health HRECs.

Peter became interested in the ethical and social implications of AI about a decade ago and completed a Master of Studies in Ethics and Society at the University of Cambridge in 2023. He is an IEEE CertifAIEd Authorized Assessor, has an AI & Algorithm Auditor Certification from BABL AI, and conducts socio-technical evaluations and audits of AI systems with Joellie AI.

§ 4Enquiries

Enquiries and bookings.