Barry Phillips (CEO) BEM founded Legal Island in 1998. He is a qualified barrister, trainer, coach, and meditator, and a regular speaker here in the UK and Ireland, and abroad.
Barry has completed the Oxford University course “Leading AI Implementation” in June 2026. He has trained hundreds of HR Professionals on how to use GenAI in the workplace and is the author of the book “ChatGPT in HR – A Practical Guide for Employers and HR Professionals”
As of February 2nd of this year courtesy of the EU AI Act, organisations in the EU providing or deploying AI systems have a new obligation: ensuring adequate AI literacy among staff members who operate or interact with these systems. Some organisations outside of the EU will have this duty too but that’s for another article.
This requirement comes at a crucial time, as AI integration in HR continues to expand across recruitment, learning and development, and workforce analytics.
Let's begin by clarifying AI literacy. The concept extends beyond technical knowledge – it encompasses the ability to understand, utilise, and critically evaluate AI applications. Consider it a fundamental competency, similar to data privacy awareness or compliance knowledge.
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