What is AI literacy?
AI literacy is about much more than being able to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Under article 4 of the EU AI Act, AI literacy means a thorough understanding of how AI systems work, the ability to recognise their risks, and using them responsibly in a way that fits the user's role and context. This matters because AI is evolving fast and getting woven into business processes at every level.
Why does this matter for Dutch SMEs?
For the Dutch SME, it's essential to look beyond a basic course in using AI tools. The AI Act requires businesses not only to know how to deploy AI, but also how to manage the risks that come with it — from avoiding bias in datasets to safeguarding data security. Investing in AI literacy future-proofs your business and reduces your exposure to legal risk.
A complete AI literacy programme
A thorough AI literacy programme is more than learning to use a tool like ChatGPT. An effective programme covers several angles:
- Understanding AI: How does AI work, and what can it actually be used for?
- Risk and responsible use: What ethical and practical risks come with it?
- Context-specific application: How can AI be deployed within your specific industry and business?
A programme like this doesn't just help your team use AI tools more effectively — it helps them deploy AI strategically for business growth.
Conclusion: deepen your AI knowledge
A single afternoon of practising prompts isn't enough to make your team AI-literate under the standard the AI Act sets. At AI Advies Bureau's AI literacy training, we train your team into confident AI users, ready for tomorrow's challenges.
Get in touch today for an introductory call and find out how we can help your business become genuinely AI-literate.