What is AI Fluency?
The 4D Framework for AI Fluency, developed by Professor Rick Dakan (Ringling College of Art and Design) and Professor Joseph Feller (University College Cork), identifies four core competencies for making the most of AI interactions.
The 4D Framework
| Competency | Focus |
|---|---|
| Delegation | Deciding what work humans do vs. AI — understanding goals, capabilities, and strategic collaboration |
| Description | Communicating effectively with AI — defining outputs, guiding processes, specifying behaviors |
| Discernment | Evaluating AI outputs critically — assessing quality, accuracy, appropriateness |
| Diligence | Using AI responsibly — transparency, ethics, accountability for AI-assisted work |