AI Literacy Isn’t Enough — The Real Goal Is Empowerment

For years, most conversations about AI learning experiences have centered around one goal: AI literacy. Teach people what AI is. Explain the terms. Cover the risks. Share the benefits. Build awareness.
And to be clear, literacy matters. It’s the first step. But as the technology has accelerated, something has become obvious: AI literacy alone doesn’t prepare people for the world they’re working in.