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AI Literacy Review – January 2025: Key Developments and Insights
From AI’s carbon footprint to government policies and classroom innovations, AI literacy is shaping the future!
Date of writing
January 30, 2025
Time of reading
2 minutes
AI literacy continues to evolve as a crucial skill across industries, education, and government policy, according to AI Literacy Institute. AI Literacy Review highlights new research on AI’s carbon footprint, insights from 1 million Claude AI conversations, government reports emphasizing AI education, and innovative programs integrating AI literacy into classrooms worldwide.
A recent study published in Nature, "The carbon emissions of writing and illustrating are lower for AI than for humans," by Bill Tomlinson et al., compares AI-generated content to traditional human-created content. The findings suggest that AI, such as ChatGPT, may have a lower environmental impact than traditional computing methods.
Anthropic’s Claude Insights and Observations (Clio) analyzed one million conversations with Claude AI. The report found that users primarily engage with the chatbot for app development, content creation, academic research, and education. These insights reflect AI’s growing role in professional and educational spaces.
An article by the United Nations titled "AI literacy is ‘crucial’ for individuals and more regulation is needed", features an interview with Ivana Bartoletti, co-founder of the Women Leading in AI network. She emphasizes that while AI education is essential, it cannot replace corporate responsibility in AI governance.
Similarly, the Brookings Institution’s article "Journalism needs better representation to counter AI", by Nicol Turner Lee and Courtney C. Radsch, highlights AI’s impact on journalism, including its role in transcription, data analysis, and misinformation. They advocate for equitable hiring practices and professional training in AI literacy.
The U.S. Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence (253 pages) defines AI literacy as understanding, using, and applying AI ethically. It emphasizes the need for K-12 educators to receive AI training. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also taken a step forward by launching DHSChat, a secure Generative AI chatbot for 19,000 staff members.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is prioritizing AI literacy for government workers and integrating AI into public administration.
AI literacy is making significant strides in education, from K-12 to higher education:
From government initiatives to grassroots peer-teaching efforts, AI literacy is shaping the next generation of learners and workers. The challenge ahead lies in ensuring equitable access, responsible AI usage, and continued education on AI’s evolving role in society.
A recent study published in Nature, "The carbon emissions of writing and illustrating are lower for AI than for humans," by Bill Tomlinson et al., compares AI-generated content to traditional human-created content. The findings suggest that AI, such as ChatGPT, may have a lower environmental impact than traditional computing methods.
Anthropic’s Claude Insights and Observations (Clio) analyzed one million conversations with Claude AI. The report found that users primarily engage with the chatbot for app development, content creation, academic research, and education. These insights reflect AI’s growing role in professional and educational spaces.
An article by the United Nations titled "AI literacy is ‘crucial’ for individuals and more regulation is needed", features an interview with Ivana Bartoletti, co-founder of the Women Leading in AI network. She emphasizes that while AI education is essential, it cannot replace corporate responsibility in AI governance.
Similarly, the Brookings Institution’s article "Journalism needs better representation to counter AI", by Nicol Turner Lee and Courtney C. Radsch, highlights AI’s impact on journalism, including its role in transcription, data analysis, and misinformation. They advocate for equitable hiring practices and professional training in AI literacy.
The U.S. Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence (253 pages) defines AI literacy as understanding, using, and applying AI ethically. It emphasizes the need for K-12 educators to receive AI training. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also taken a step forward by launching DHSChat, a secure Generative AI chatbot for 19,000 staff members.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is prioritizing AI literacy for government workers and integrating AI into public administration.
AI literacy is making significant strides in education, from K-12 to higher education:
- Georgia State University is launching the AI Literacy Pipeline to Prosperity Project, an initiative focused on AI education for students in underserved communities.
- The AI Education Project (aiEDU) has introduced classroom-ready AI learning resources.
- UK nonprofit Jisc now offers AI literacy materials for university staff.
- Hour of Code activities are being evaluated for their effectiveness in teaching AI’s “Five Big Ideas,” including machine learning and societal impact.
- Calgary high school students from Futurlign, a youth-run nonprofit, are offering free AI literacy classes to younger students at the University of Calgary library.
- Artificial intelligence literacy teaching in social studies education by Okan Yetişensoy and Anatoli Rapoport, which explores AI integration in social studies curricula.
- A study on AI-assisted learning in high school biology by Xiaofang Liao et al., which found that AI-enabled visual reports improved learning outcomes.
- Kennesaw State University’s Open Education Resource (OER) AI-assisted textbook pilot, which reported increased pass rates and AI literacy among first-year writing students.
From government initiatives to grassroots peer-teaching efforts, AI literacy is shaping the next generation of learners and workers. The challenge ahead lies in ensuring equitable access, responsible AI usage, and continued education on AI’s evolving role in society.