AI Literacy: convergence of digital, critical literacies and interaction practices with generative technologies
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https://doi.org/10.5007/1807-9288.2025.e106803Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence Literacy, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Digital Literacies, Critical Literacy, Interaction with Generative ModelsAbstract
The increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has reshaped reading, writing, and meaning-making practices in digital environments, especially within educational contexts. This article presents the results of a narrative literature review aimed at identifying and analyzing key academic contributions on AI literacy, with an emphasis on its connections to language, education, and digital technologies. The review included theoretical and empirical studies as well as systematic reviews, all published in open-access sources between 2020 and 2025. The analysis was organized around three interdependent axes: (i) theoretical conceptions and models of AI literacy; (ii) strategic interaction practices with generative tools, with particular focus on prompt formulation; and (iii) ethical, social, and political implications of using such technologies in education. The findings suggest that AI literacy represents a convergence of digital and critical literacies, while also engaging with language practices specific to interaction with generative models, such as prompt engineering. This reflects the ongoing evolution of skills required to navigate multimodal digital contexts. Therefore, integrating AI literacy into school curricula is essential for fostering active, critical, and inclusive educational practices in response to the challenges and possibilities posed by generative AI in education.
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