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.

However, in many teams, AI literacy is seen as optional, explored only when necessary or after deadlines have passed.

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

Engineers without AI literacy will struggle to participate in problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration, making it essential to treat 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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