# Design Ethical AI Rewards and Policies

> Source: <https://kirahowe.com/2026/aug/10/design-ethical-ai-rewards-and-policies>
> Published: 2026-08-10 12:00:00+00:00

I was excited to see that this is the first module in a new Coursera course I'm doing. [I've long thought that ethics are missing from software development](/2021/mar/10/ethics), and I think it's more important than ever to care about the consequences of what we're doing and building in this age of AI. This course on building agents literally opens with this statement:

This module is for professionals and data scientists aiming to build responsible AI.

I'm really heartened to see that building responsibly is becoming a legitimate concern, at least in some corners of the industry.

By bridging theory and practice, the program empowers you to lead initiatives that prioritize accountability, ensuring your AI systems deliver immense value without compromising integrity or public trust.

I'm looking forward to this.