AI is Here: Why Adapting is No Longer Optional

The Age of Reluctance Is Over

AI is no longer just an abstract concept, it exists throughout our lives, influencing how cities are run, how organizations make decisions and how people work, and how they learn. Whether you look at government or health care; whether you look at classrooms or customer service; AI is slowly yet irrevocably reshaping the structure of contemporary life. To resist it is not to be cautious, it is to limit yourself. If you do not begin to become involved in these transformations, you will ultimately become obsolete in a society which rewards those who can continue to evolve and to learn.

Learning to Adapt- Not Running Away

Technological advancements, as a rule, create both fear and opportunities. We have seen this with the printing press, the Internet and now Artificial Intelligence. Each one changed the way things were done. However, there is a trend of success for each new technological advancement, it's those who learn to adapt. Those who choose to use AI out of either a lack of understanding or a fear of what it can do, are misunderstanding how technological advancements have worked throughout history. The successful leaders and citizens of tomorrow won't be those who know the most about technology; they will be those who are most willing to learn, to explore, to question, and to use technology responsibly.

The future of competence – Literacy of Artificial Intelligence

AI is no longer a future concept, it’s redefining how we live, work, and lead. We need to become AI literate in order to be successful in this new AI-based world. Being AI literate is when you have the knowledge and/or skill to know how to understand AI, how it works, and how to use it responsibly. It’s the ability to judge whether an AI system is working for or against you, and communicate with it clearly, and use it to solve problems ethically.

Digital Promise defines AI literacy as the knowledge and