AI Literacy: The New Privilege

The useful part

They both have a laptop, internet and access to the same artificial intelligence tools. One student knows how to use AI to analyze their research paper, question an argument, interpret data and improve their work, while the other only uses it to generate an assignment. This could be a new hidden divide that universities may not be prepared to address, especially now that artificial intelligence is becoming more sophisticated and ubiquitous.

How it works

• This is evident in recent research that has begun to quantify the concept of "AI capital".
• For years, the digital divide was primarily understood as a question of access to devices and connections.
• In other words, being able to use AI to your advantage appears to be generating a new form of human capital.
• When AI becomes a valuable skill to have, are they prepared for the potential ramifications for students who acquire AI literacy at different rates?
• Imagine two students, applying for the same internship, both capable of using an AI chatbot.

What to take from it

One has developed the ability to use AI to analyze a company's annual report, identify industry trends, develop interview questions, and critically evaluate the information. while the other can only ask the chatbot to "write a good answer." One has a clear advantage over the other, even though they both have access to the same technology.

Details worth keeping

They both have access to AI, but they do not have equal AI literacy. Artificial intelligence is set to redefine this conversation. the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to wield AI effectively.