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AI literacy (Art. 4 EU AI Act)

Knowledge and skills for informed use of AI.

As of: September 2026 · Glossary with 28 terms

What is AI literacy (Art. 4 EU AI Act)?

AI literacy comprises the knowledge and skills people need to use AI systems competently and assess their outputs. This includes understanding their capabilities, limitations and risks for affected people.

Tailor learning activities to prior knowledge, tasks and context of use. Keep records of training and practical exercises. The obligations compass explains the legal context of Art. 4 and identifies the document version used.

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Shadow AI (Unsanctioned AI Service Use) Employees or business units use AI services without company approval or oversight (shadow AI).

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