AI Fluency:
The New Digital Literacy
Master Human-AI interaction through the research-backed framework: 3 modalities of AI engagement and 4 core competencies for effective, ethical, and safe AI collaboration.
From Digital Literacy to AI Fluency
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
The foundation era where we learned to interact with computers through interfaces, commands, and digital systems.
Human-AI Interaction (HAI)
The new paradigm where humans and AI systems collaborate as partners in achieving complex goals.
Definition
"The ability to work effectively, efficiently, ethically, and safely within emerging modalities of Human-AI interaction."— Rick Dakan & Joseph Feller, Framework for AI Fluency (2025)
The 3 A's: Modalities of Human-AI Interaction
Automation
AI executes instructions, responds to prompts, and performs specific tasks based on clear directives.
Augmentation
AI collaborates iteratively with humans, combining human creativity with AI capabilities to achieve bigger goals.
Agency
AI agents act independently on human-defined objectives, planning, executing, and adapting their approach autonomously.
The 4 D's: Core Competencies for AI Fluency
Delegation
Judging when and how to use AI, selecting the right tools and approaches for specific tasks.
Description
Communicating with AI effectively through prompt engineering and iterative interaction refinement.
Discernment
Critically evaluating AI outputs for quality, bias, relevance, and refining the collaboration approach.
Diligence
Ensuring responsibility, transparency, and accountability for AI-assisted outcomes and decisions.
The Complete Work: Framework Integration
The Complete Framework
AI fluency combines the 3 A's (modalities of interaction) with the 4 D's (core competencies) to create a comprehensive approach to Human-AI collaboration that prioritizes augmentation over replacement.
Education & Professional Development
Anthropic Academy
Built on the original AI Fluency Framework
Foundations Track
Core AI fluency skills for everyone
Specialized Tracks
Tailored for educators and students
Certification of Completion
Professional credential for AI fluency skills
Key Takeaway
"AI fluency is becoming the new digital literacy — essential for navigating the age of AI."
Augmentation over Replacement: AI enhances human creativity and decision-making rather than replacing it
Practical Application: Framework provides actionable guidance for effective AI collaboration
Professional Standard: Certification demonstrates readiness for AI-integrated workflows