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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts all fields of study and is not subject specific. This guide is here to support research and learning involving Artificial Intelligence.

What is AI Literacy?

According to a 2020 paper by Long & Magerko, AI literacy is the ability to:

  • critically evaluate AI technologies
  • communicate and collaborate effectively with AI
  • use AI as a tool, online, at home, and in the workplace

AI Literacy is having the skills and competencies enabling individuals to use AI technologies and applications; communicate and collaborate effectively with AI; and question AI design and implementation while critically evaluating the information produced. 

Being “AI literate” is the ability to understand, use, and reflect critically on AI applications without necessarily being able to create and develop AI models like someone with a computer science background. Understanding how to use AI as a tool to enhance your work is how you become AI literate.

AI Literacy Framework

AI Literacy framework infographic by Dr. Kara Kennedy