Here’s what many people don’t know yet:
The EU AI Act will make AI competence a legal requirement.
This defines a new era of AI digital literacy across sectors.
As of February 2025, anyone who works with AI systems professionally in the EU – whether developing, applying, or managing them – must demonstrate a sufficient level of AI competence.
This doesn’t just apply to big tech companies. It affects all organizations using AI. And all professionals interacting with AI tools in their daily work.
What exactly does the law require?
Article 4 of the EU AI Act states that providers, operators, and users of AI systems must take measures to ensure that those working with AI possess appropriate knowledge, experience, and training.
The requirement is context-sensitive:
“The level of competence must reflect the technical knowledge, experience, education and training of the individual as well as the context in which the system is used and the people it affects.”
In short: Your responsibility depends on how and where you use AI and on whom it impacts.
Who is affected?
- Companies using or providing AI tools
- Leaders making decisions based on AI
- Project managers introducing or coordinating AI
- Employees working with generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or automation software
- Freelancers and professionals who integrate AI into their daily business
This shows how broad the scope of AI literacy education truly is.
Put simply: If you use AI professionally, you need to understand it — and take responsibility for its impact.
What does “AI competence” mean?
1. Technical understanding
- What is AI — and what isn’t?
- How does machine learning work?
- What is “prompting” and why does it matter?
2. Conscious application
- How can I interpret results — and detect errors?
- What are the limits of AI in my field?
- When is AI helpful, and when is it misleading?
3. Ethical and legal responsibility
- What does the AI Act require from me, personally?
- How does my use of AI affect others — directly or indirectly?
- How do I stay in control, even when systems act autonomously?
This makes up the foundation of any solid AI literacy training.
Why standard AI Officer trainings EU often fall short
Many current training programs offer technical basics — without context, ethics, or real-world application.
Our internal analysis shows that most AI training ignores the complex realities of professionals, especially the challenges faced by women and those in hybrid, care-based, or leadership roles.
Our answer: An AI literacy program that combines knowledge with empowerment
The FemAI Officer Training is:
- Inclusively designed
- Intersectionally grounded
- Aligned with the EU AI Act
- And connects deep AI knowledge with self-leadership, ethical reflection, and social responsibility
We don’t just teach AI use.
We enable people to lead with integrity in a fast-changing digital world. This approach builds a comprehensive AI literacy framework that empowers professionals to act responsibly, ethically, and with confidence.
Bottom line: AI literacy education is no longer optional — it’s required
And it’s also an opportunity.
For those who don’t just want to keep up — but shape what’s next.
Because the future isn’t made by technology. It’s made by people who know how to use it wisely.
Use AI and reclaim your freedom.
