Labor Department Opens Free AI Literacy Course for Workers

The US Department of Labor launched a free artificial intelligence literacy course that will help American workers learn the basics of AI, the agency announced.

The new initiative advances the Trump administration’s commitment to equip workers with foundational AI skills for an AI-driven economy, as outlined in the White House’s AI Action Plan. The text message-based course was developed through a partnership with education technology company Arist, and covers understanding AI principles, exploring AI uses, directing AI effectively, evaluating AI outputs, and using AI responsibly. The course is designed to be accessible to all Americans, including those with limited internet ...