From data literacy to artificial intelligence literacy: background and approaches

The objective of this study is to examine the characteristics of data literacy, which – on the long run – promises to become a fundamental component of artificial intelligence literacy (AI literacy). In addition to conducting a scoping review on the interrelated topics of data literacy and artificial intelligence literacy, we also draw upon our expertise in the field of data literacy and mention among others digital literacy, media literacy and their critical approaches. In light of the considerable diversity of approaches and opinions, a significant portion of the extensive body of literature was subjected to careful examination, with a view to elucidating the nature and role of data literacy and AI literacy. The issue of AI literacy is gaining increasing attention. It is therefore important to review its history and characteristics by examining the relationship between it and other forms of digital literacy, and in particular data literacy.