Overview of Artificial Intelligence Literacy Scales and a Proposed Conceptual Framework
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ABSTRACT. With recent developments, artificial intelligence (AI) literacy has become a key concern, and enabling people to become AI literate is crucial. Therefore, examining existing AI literacy scales will guide future steps. This study aims to review the scales measuring AI literacy. For this purpose, twenty-five research articles were reviewed. Based on the review of existing research, we present a conceptual framework for AI literacy. The framework comprises two levels, each consisting of five factors. The inner circle of the framework represents the AI literacy skills for general AI users, while the outer circle represents the AI literacy skills for expert AI users. Unlike existing unidimensional scales in the literature, the proposed framework provides a conceptual advancement by distinguishing basic operational skills for general users from advanced technical competencies required of expert users. This framework is intended to guide researchers who want to develop an AI literacy scale, school administrators or teachers who want to teach AI, and policymakers who want to take action regarding AI use.
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