Decide what to use, change, verify, or reject

Unit ID: AIT-M12-U04 Estimated active time: 15-20 minutes

The main idea

The final decision belongs to the learner.

This matters because everyday AI tools can produce useful work very quickly. Speed is helpful, but speed can also make us skip judgement.

In this unit, keep the Module 1 rule in mind:

AI can assist. You still review and decide.

Why this matters

Write a decision note, not only a final answer.

When you give clear instructions and review the result, the tool becomes easier to use responsibly. When you skip the habit, the tool may produce something polished but unsuitable.

Safe example

A learner uses the outline, edits the tone, verifies two claims, and rejects one unsupported sentence.

This is a safe learning example because it does not require private, confidential, personal, customer, student, employee, legal, medical, financial, or sensitive information.

Better working habit

Write a decision note, not only a final answer.

Write the habit down before you use the tool. A short habit is easier to remember than a long rule.

What to watch for

Do not let the tool choose the final decision for you.

If you notice this problem, slow down. You can edit the prompt, ask a follow-up question, review manually, or reject the output.

Mini practice

Write the capstone decision note.

Write your answer in 3-6 sentences or a short table. Keep it safe and nonsensitive.

Check yourself

Before moving on, answer:

• What did I ask the AI tool to help with?
• What did I keep responsibility for?
• What would make this task unsafe or unsuitable?
• What would I check before using the output?