Boost Your AI Literacy with Our New Course on the EU AI Act

As AI systems become even more integrated into operations, it’s crucial that all staff members achieve AI literacy. This is not only a best practice but also a requirement under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act

The EU AI Act mandates that anyone working with AI in the EU – or serving EU customers – must possess adequate AI knowledge with respect to their technical background, experience, education, and the specific context in which they use AI systems. 

What does this mean? Let’s say your HR team uses high-risk AI systems for recruitment and as part of performance evaluations. Under the EU AI Act, they need to understand how these AI tools work, ensure they are non-discriminatory, and be able to explain their decision-making processes. 

The deadline for training and compliance efforts to be in place is February 2, 2025. To support this, Skillsoft is excited to introduce new AI courses to help your team meet this deadline:

  • AI in the EU: A Guide to the Artificial Intelligence Act for Employees: An in-depth overview of the EU AI Act, covering its principles, risk categories, and compliance requirements. Gain a thorough understanding of key concepts such as AI risk categorization and best practices for compliance.
  • Ethical Use of AI in the Workplace: Common uses and benefits of AI as well as the potential bias in AI and the global regulatory landscape. Discover business practices that organizations can use to mitigate the potential for bias.
  • Understanding AI Risks and Mitigation: An introduction to the functionality and capabilities of AI systems and the risks associated with them. Learn about risks in the areas of privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property, trade secrets, information currency and accuracy, and other ethical considerations when using generative AI.

We hosted a webinar on October 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM CEST, to help you get up-to-speed. If you Register here, you'll be able to view a recording, and learn about the AI regulatory landscape and explore how your organization can meet ethical standards, enhance transparency, and contribute to a responsible AI ecosystem.