Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming workplaces, from classrooms and courtrooms to hospitals and manufacturing units.
Experts argue that AI tools are now embedded in daily operations and demand a workforce that understands not only how to use them but also how to verify and question their outputs.
Without such skills, professionals risk falling behind in an economy where AI-driven decision-making is becoming common.
Developed by AI expert Jaspreet Bindra, the Yuva AI for All initiative aims to expand AI literacy beyond technical experts. He explained that the purpose was to simplify complex ideas into practical learning experiences so they could be understood and used by learners from diverse backgrounds.
“Our role was to translate complex AI ideas into simple, practical learning experiences that can reach millions of learners across diverse backgrounds,” he said.
According to Bindra, India stands at a defining moment in its technological journey. He stated that the shift from digital literacy to AI literacy represents the next major leap in national progress.
He added that interacting with AI is no longer a niche technical ability but a fundamental requirement for modern participation in work and society.
Bindra outlined what he called the Three Laws of AI Literacy. The first law emphasises universal accessibility. He noted that in the age of AI, everyone need not be an expert, but everyone must be literate in its use.
This includes understanding prompts, evaluating results and managing risks such as privacy concerns and compliance issues.
EXPANDING THE CONCEPT OF LITERACY
The second law expands traditional definitions of literacy beyond reading and arithmetic. It introduces the need for practical, ethical and critical competence in AI usage.
Without these skills, there is a risk of creating a new divide between those who can use AI effectively and those who cannot, potentially widening social and economic inequalities.
The third law stresses investment in human capability. Bindra argued that organisational investments in AI technology will fail unless employees and students are able to integrate it into their workflows.
He said technology delivers meaningful results only when people possess the skills to use it responsibly and productively.
AI AS A PUBLIC GOOD
Initiatives such as Yuva AI for All and IndiaAI aim to promote AI literacy as a public good. The goal is to prepare citizens for an economy where AI-driven systems play a central role in decision-making and productivity.
Experts believe that AI literacy will soon be as essential as basic computer knowledge, shaping the future of work and education.
