1Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 currently imposes an obligation on all providers and deployers of AI systems to ensure AI literacy of their staff. 2Development of AI literacy starting from education and training and continuing in a lifelong learning manner is crucial to equip providers, deployers and other affected persons with the necessary skills to make informed decisions regarding the deployment of AI systems. 3However, experience shared by stakeholders reveals that a solution imposing stringent obligations to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy would not be suitable for all types of providers and deployers in relation to the promotion of AI literacy. 4Moreover, data indicates that imposing such obligations creates an additional compliance burden, particularly for smaller enterprises, whereas AI literacy should be a strategic priority, regardless of regulatory obligations and potential sanctions. 5In light of that information, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 should be amended to require providers and deployers to take measures to support the development of AI literacy of their staff and of other persons dealing with the operation and use of AI systems on their behalf. 6The Commission and Member States should support and facilitate the efforts of providers and deployers of AI systems, including through offering training opportunities, providing informational resources, and allowing exchange of good practices and other initiatives. 7When complying with this obligation, the Commission and the Member States could take into account the European competence frameworks, for example the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp) and the AI Literacy Framework for Primary and Secondary Education. 8The European Artificial Intelligence Board (the Board) should support the Commission and Member States by adopting recommendations setting out common objectives to be achieved in order to meet their obligation and ensure regular exchange between the Commission and Member States on the topic, while the Apply AI Alliance should allow discussion with the wider community.
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