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Lesson 10 • Leadership

Vendors, Tools, and Procurement

Good procurement questions protect privacy and prevent lock-in. Tools matter less than terms, data handling, and transparency.

Estimated time: 15 minutes Ethics-first Practical

Key concepts

Ask what data is collected, stored, shared, and used for training.
Require opt-outs and data deletion options where possible.
Evaluate accessibility, security, and auditability.

Practice Exercise

Draft three questions you would ask any AI vendor before adoption—then add two requirements you won’t compromise on.

Template (copy/paste)

ROLE: You are my AI assistant.
TASK: Produce a vendor question list for AI tools.
OUTPUT: 15 questions + 5 non-negotiables.
CONSTRAINTS: Prioritize privacy, transparency, and accessibility.

Ethics & accuracy: verify important facts, avoid sharing sensitive personal data, and be transparent when AI helped draft content.

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