AI Literacy for Skills Formation under Conditions of Accelerating Artificial Intelligence
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Progress in artificial intelligence between 2020 and 2025 driven by the generative models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot and DeepSeek impact labour markets, educational systems, and skills requirements. The notion of AI literacy as a critical competence is becoming increasingly prominent in academic and professional discourse, with a growing body of research underscoring its significance in various aspects of life. This particular literacy is especially pertinent to individuals’ professional lives, as it pertains to the ability to navigate, interpret, and apply AI-related concepts and technologies in one’s chosen field. The paper introduces discussion on extended frameworks of AI literacy, analyses its connection to 21st-century skills, and presents approaches for studying and cultivating AI literacy in education and the workforce. The findings demonstrate that AI literacy functions as a meta-competency underlying cognitive, creative, and socio-emotional skills, and is important for developing an innovative workforce in the AI-augmented economy.
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