Security News > 2023 > December > AI literacy gap extends beyond technical skills

Even as organizations accelerate AI adoption, the majority don't understand the AI skills their employees possess, if any, or have an upskilling strategy to develop them, according to Pluralsight.

"AI is transforming the way that business is done, but many companies are behind the curve when it comes to preparing and training their employees for AI because they don't understand the skills that are needed to deal with AI effectively," said Aaron Skonnard, CEO of Pluralsight.

The findings reveal that the AI skills gap doesn't only apply to advanced technical skills.

53% of IT practitioners think they're at least somewhat at risk of being replaced by AI. Leaders need to assuage these fears and build AI literacy across their organizations to close skills gaps at all levels.

IT professionals know they'll need to learn AI skills to secure their careers as 96% of them indicated that staying up to date with AI skills is the best way to ensure their job security in a competitive market.

To remain relevant, IT practitioners are looking for ways to practice new AI skills in their roles, but they must be given the chance to develop those skills.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/12/08/employees-ai-skills/