Labor Department Shows Employers How to Boost AI Literacy for Workers: Your Guide to New Training Framework
The Department of Labor just released a comprehensive AI Literacy Framework providing employers with a roadmap for training workers to use artificial intelligence technology responsibly and effectively. The February 13 framework marks the Trump administration’s latest effort to prepare American workers for an AI-driven economy, emphasizing that “every worker will need baseline AI literacy skills to succeed, regardless of industry or occupation.” While the framework doesn’t create any new legal requirements, it signals DOL’s expectations for how employers should approach AI training – and offers practical guidance for organizations looking to upskill their workforce. Here’s an overview and steps you should take. DOL’s AI Literacy Plan The framework, which you can read in full here , builds on the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan released in July 2025. Both prioritize worker training and upskilling. It defines AI literacy as “a foundational set of competencies that...