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Labor Department publishes AI Literacy Framework to guide workforce and education programs

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Key takeaways

  • The Employment and Training Administration released an AI Literacy Framework on February 13, 2026 (Release Number 26-199-NAT).
  • The framework outlines five foundational content areas and seven delivery principles for AI literacy and is intended as a flexible resource for program design and deployment.
  • The Department of Labor says the framework reflects input from employers, training providers, state and local agencies, and other stakeholders and will evolve with feedback and market changes.
  • The release follows DOL guidance promoting use of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding and governors’ reserve monies to help participants develop AI skills.
  • The department frames the framework as supporting implementation of the AI Action Plan and America’s Talent Strategy.
  • Stakeholders can learn more at the ETA advisory link and can indicate interest in a training webinar by emailing aiworkforce@dol.gov; media contact is Courtney Parella (parella.courtney.e@dol.gov).

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