Humans, machines, morals: Ethical prompt design

Effective prompts are more than mere instructions. They structure how AI systems weigh, interpret and output information. Every formulation contains assumptions, values and implicit decisions about what is relevant, legitimate or desirable. Those who work with AI therefore not only shape outputs, but also influence which perspectives are reinforced and which are marginalised. In her workshop, Dr. Habiba Sarhan introduces participants to the practice of ‘values-based prompting’ and opens up space for a critical examination of the grey areas between efficiency and ethics. The focus is on questions of fair prompting, avoiding representational damage and responsibility in human-machine dialogue. Together, concrete approaches are developed to use AI tools as productive partners – without relinquishing one's own values.

This workshop will be held in English.

• Strategic prompting approaches
• Red teaming: systematically testing risks
• Recognising bias and discriminatory AI outputs
• Understanding and influencing model behaviour
• Fundamentals of responsible AI application

• Laptop with access to an LLM (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude)