AI Literacy Compass: A Relevance-First Framework for Inclusive AI Literacy

Moses, Uchenna Victor; Olatunji, Timothy Ayodele; Njubigbo, Ugochukwu Ignatius; Balogun, Rukayat; Yakub, Olajuwon; Chiagwah, Chrysanthus Obinna

doi:10.5281/zenodo.20210349

Published May 15, 2026 | Version 1.0

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AI Literacy Compass: A Relevance-First Framework for Inclusive AI Literacy

1. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
2. Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS FT
3. Manchester Metropolitan University
4. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
5. JISC
6. Gedling Borough Council Nottingham

Contributors

Supervisor (2):

1. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
2. School of Law, University of Greater Manchester, Bolton, United Kingdom.

AI Literacy Compass is a relevance-first and context-driven framework designed to support responsible, inclusive, and meaningful engagement with Artificial Intelligence across education, workforce, governance, industry, and society.

The framework introduces a non-linear approach to AI literacy built around four interconnected perspectives: Curious Explorer, Beginner Builder, Aspiring Developer, and Change Maker. Rather than viewing AI literacy as purely technical progression, the framework promotes contextual participation, ethical awareness, governance understanding, critical thinking, and human-centred AI engagement.

Aligned with global AI governance and responsible AI principles, including the EU AI Act, UNESCO AI Ethics Recommendations, OECD AI Principles, ISO/IEC 42001, and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, the AI Literacy Compass aims to support broader societal participation within the evolving AI ecosystem.

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