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How to Build AI Literacy for Everyday Professionals (Without a Computer Science Degree)

Alex M. Pawlowski
6 min readFeb 15, 2025

“Artificial Intelligence is neither good nor evil. It’s a tool. It’s a technology for us to use.” — Oren Etzioni

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, workflows, and decision-making. However, only 14% of workers feel well-prepared to work alongside AI, according to a 2023 PwC report. Despite AI’s growing influence, most professionals assume that understanding AI requires a technical background or a computer science degree. This is a myth.

The reality? AI literacy is now as fundamental as digital literacy — and anyone can develop it. In this guide, we break down the essential AI knowledge and practical skills that every professional can acquire, no coding required. 📚🔍

1. What is AI Literacy? Why Should Professionals Care? 📘

AI literacy refers to the ability to understand, evaluate, and interact with AI systems in a meaningful way. This isn’t just for tech specialists — it’s for marketers, HR

Alex M. Pawlowski
Alex M. Pawlowski

Written by Alex M. Pawlowski

Writing about tech, innovation and the future - one article at a time. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmichaelpawlowski/

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