Anthropic | Introduction to AI Fluency | 4 hours study

Anthropic, the creators of Claude, have released a new course to their Academy which is a very engaging and helpful way to think about gaining and keeping AI fluency. The Introduction to AI Fluency course focuses on developing meaningful collaboration with AI rather than just learning about AI technology and explores how to build a lasting framework for working with AI systems that goes beyond simple and temporary tips and tricks – highly recommended!

introduction to AI Fluency

Estimated time for course: 3-4 hours

What you’ll learn – Key takeaways;

• AI Fluency means engaging with AI in ways that are effective, efficient, ethical, and safe
• There are three primary ways we engage with AI:
  • Automation: AI executes specific tasks based on your instructions
  • Augmentation: You and AI collaborate as creative thinking and task execution partners
  • Agency: You guide AI to work independently on your behalf, shaping its knowledge and behavior rather than specific actions
• The AI Fluency Framework consists of four core competencies (the 4Ds):
  • Delegation: Deciding what work to do with AI vs. yourself
  • Description: Communicating effectively with AI systems
  • Discernment: Evaluating AI outputs critically
  • Diligence: Ensuring responsible AI collaboration
• These competencies apply across all three ways of working with AI
• Developing these competencies prepares you for evolving AI capabilities

Course Modules:

1. Introduction to AI Fluency
2. The AI Fluency Framework
3. Deep Dive 1: What is Generative AI?
4. Delegation
5. Applying Delegation
6. Description
7. Deep Dive 2: Effective Prompting Techniques
8. Discernment
9. The Description-Discernment Loop
10. Diligence
11. Conclusion
12. Additional Activities