This textbook works a little differently from others you may have used. Each topic is framed around a problem that lawyers and compliance professionals actually face when AI is being implemented for their firms, companies, and clients. The aim is to keep the law tied to the situations where you'll use it.

This textbook works a little differently from others you may have used. Each topic is framed around a problem that lawyers and compliance professionals actually face when AI is being implemented for the people and organizations they serve. The idea is that you meet the law and the ethics where you'd actually encounter them — in the middle of a real decision.

To get the most out of each chapter:

1. Start with the chapter overview. Read the framing email and try the suggested exercise or simulation before you open any readings. These give you the big picture — and a feel for the underlying legal and ethical issues — so that you have the right mindset going into the readings.

2. Check which pages are assigned. Pay attention to the landing page before clicking on the full article. This textbook often points you to specific sections of longer articles rather than the whole piece, so confirm the assigned pages before you start.

3. Read the assigned material in the order listed. The readings are sequenced to move from overview to specifics, and that order is part of the design.

The goal of this textbook is for you to leave with a better understanding of what AI is and how to use it effectively, along with a mastery of the legal and policy issues you'll need to keep in mind as you help the people and organizations you'll serve with AI compliance.

Enjoy, and don't be afraid to experiment. That's how you learn.