Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming indispensable across our professional and personal lives, yet their misuse can inadvertently expose private data and perpetuate harmful biases. In this fast-paced session, we’ll explore how to “practice safe AI” by examining both the hidden risks—from data leaks to misinformation—and the strategies for mitigating them. Through a brief interactive scenario, attendees will see how innocuous-seeming prompts can reveal proprietary information or overlook underlying bias for underrepresented groups. We’ll discuss a practical checklist that emphasizes privacy, fact-checking, copyright, and compliance to ensure inclusive, responsible AI usage. Attendees will leave with actionable tips they can apply right away—whether they’re casual AI users, passionate AI enthusiasts, or part of an organization adopting AI on a larger scale. This session underscores that each of us can champion safer, more equitable AI, protecting ourselves, our teams, and our diverse communities.