What does it actually mean to “learn how to use AI”?
These days, everywhere you look, someone is telling you to “learn how to use AI.” As much as I agree with the statement, I struggle to understand what actually learning…
By Michael Turner
These days, everywhere you look, someone is telling you to “learn how to use AI.” As much as I agree with the statement, I struggle to understand what actually learning AI is supposed to mean. For someone who’s already working in a particular industry, it makes sense. You identify a problem, figure out how AI can help, and learn through applying it. But what about someone who’s just starting out, without a job or a specific professional use case? Beyond everyday research and tasks I wouldn’t otherwise be able to do myself, the only areas where I see a real learning curve are automation and coding. I’m sure there are countless use cases I haven’t considered, but does knowing how to perform a few AI-assisted tasks really mean you “know how to use AI”? When people recommend learning AI, what exactly are they suggesting we learn? I’m genuinely hoping someone can challenge my perspective and …
It is part of a fast-moving week in AI, as researchers, builders, and enterprises keep adjusting to what the latest capabilities mean for them.
