AI Literacy Should Be a Core Engineering Skill, Not an Afterthought – Communications of the ACM

AI Literacy in Engineering

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of technology, embedded in tools, systems, and decisions.

Despite its importance, AI literacy is often treated as optional, explored only when necessary or when deadlines are met.

If software is eating the world, AI is already digesting the software.

Engineers who lack AI literacy will struggle to participate in problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration, making it essential to prioritize AI literacy as a core engineering skill.

Author's summary: AI literacy is crucial for engineers to stay relevant.

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Communications of the ACM Communications of the ACM — 2025-10-16

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