Why AI literacy is now a core competency in education

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Source: World Economic Forum
This article argues that education systems must go beyond digital literacy and prepare students for AI literacy, the ability to understand, critique, and creatively use AI tools. It highlights the AILit Framework (developed by the European Commission and OECD) as a way to embed AI thinking into K–12 instruction.
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Bottom line: Schools cannot treat AI as a passing trend. Developing AI literacy is now as critical as teaching reading and writing. It equips students with the skills to navigate, challenge, and harness AI in ways that prepare them for an AI-shaped workforce and civic life.

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