Episode 433 – What does ‘AI literacy’ look like in organizations?
Erica Werneman Root · February 25, 2025
Interview with Erica Werneman Root
Podcast: The Mindtools L&D Podcast
February 25, 2025
The World Economic Forum’s recent ‘Future of Jobs’ report positioned ‘AI and big data’ and ‘technological literacy’ as skills that will become increasingly important over the next five years. But what do these skills look like in practice? What do we mean when we talk about ‘AI…
About Erica Werneman Root
Advocate for Empowering Organizations and Professionals with AI Literacy
10+ years Legal, privacy & AI experienceLegal 500 Rising Star Recognised legal talentSRA-regulated solicitor England & WalesPublished contributor IAPP & LexisNexis
Erica Werneman Root is a seasoned legal expert with over a decade of experience navigating the intersection of law, data protection, and emerging technologies. Drawing on her time at prestigious city law firms and as a senior consultant, Erica specializes in AI governance, privacy by design, and lean compliance for tech-driven organizations. As a former Head of Privacy at a fast-growing startup and a recognized thought leader—featured as a Rising Star by Legal500—she brings a wealth of knowledge to both legal and business landscapes.
Passionate about demystifying AI adoption for both individuals and corporations, Erica focuses on AI literacy, empowering organizations to align with evolving global standards. She has authored industry-leading articles for the International Association of Privacy Professionals and LexisNexis and is currently developing practical, tailored courses to upskill professionals across industries. Erica is also an innovator in AI-driven educational tools, exploring how digital avatars and real-time customization can revolutionize learning.
Through her engaging and relatable communication style, Erica connects with audiences spanning corporate leaders, compliance professionals, and individuals eager to adapt to technological transformation. Her work bridges the critical gap between legal compliance and strategic AI implementation, offering actionable insights for navigating rapid technological change.
About this episode
The World Economic Forum’s recent ‘Future of Jobs’ report positioned ‘AI and big data’ and ‘technological literacy’ as skills that will become increasingly important over the next five years. But what do these skills look like in practice? What do we mean when we talk about ‘AI literacy’?
In this week’s episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Ross D and Anna are joined byErica Werneman Root, legal consultant and co-founder of Knowledge Bridge, to discuss:
what ‘AI literacy’ means in different contexts;
the compliance implications of building AI literacy in organizations;
how L&D can help employees develop AI skills.
To find out more about AI literacy, check out Erica’s recent articles for IAPP.
For examples of how organizations are building AI literacy programmes, explore the AI Office’s ‘Living Repository of AI Literacy Practices’.
The blog Anna mentioned was ‘From Centaurs To Cyborgs: Our evolving relationship with generative AI’
In ‘What I Learned This Week’, Anna referenced research from Harvard, exploring the effects of AI on knowledge work.
Ross D mentioned OpenAI’s new ‘Deep Research’ tool. More trivially, he also shared Pierre Franey’s five-star recipe for turkey chilli.
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