Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday problem-solving and creative work. This course treats AI as a collaborator, not a replacement, and helps participants integrate these tools ethically and imaginatively into writing, design, and decision-making. Participants will learn how to use generative AI for brainstorming, drafting, and refinement; apply effective prompt strategies to shape tone, clarity, and creativity; and recognize ethical considerations such as bias, privacy, and attribution. The course emphasizes practical, transparent approaches that keep human judgment, voice, and values at the center. By the end of the course, participants will leave with a personal toolkit of strategies, prompts, and insights for using AI creatively and ethically in their everyday life and work, ready to apply immediately.