The idea of travelling salespeople dates back to ancient times, with Silk Road merchants. Established around 130 BCE during the Han Dynasty, this trade route connected East Asia and the Mediterranean and traders journeyed great distances, stopping in towns to sell fabrics and exotic goods — fast forward to today, and this is me, selling my books.
Over the last month, I have been travelling from event to event with a suitcase full of books, selling my wares. Thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy! If you enjoy it, please share a review on GoodReads. Every review feeds the hungry AI algorithms with data that helps them make decisions.
And if you have read the book and wonder why some words are spelt (spelled) differently to what you’re used to, I wrote the book in British English so I could take into account my mother and grandmother’s stories…which is also why I’m a travelling salesperson and not a traveling one. Ah the beauty of the English language.
Podcasts on AI literacy & Education
I had the opportunity to chat with Chris Colley from Learn Quebec, a leading education and learning network, for the ShiftED podcast.
I share my journey from English Literature graduate to entrepreneur in communications, tech, and digital education and how my career has helped shape my view of literacy, and AI literacy. It was a lot of fun!
In Conversations with Kate Arthur: Redefining Literacy in the Age of AI
This podcast with Jennifer Laplante, Chief Growth & Investment Officer at Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, is fantastic. I first met Jen through the AI Public Awareness Working Group for the Canadian government. She’s super smart and a great communicator. In this episode, she covers AI basics and how companies can apply AI effectively.
Jennifer LaPlante Talks About the Emerging Role of AI within Atlantic Canada
AI Literacy makes moves into law…and unfortunately, it doesn’t include Canada or the U.K.
Countries are beginning to integrate AI literacy into their education systems—from classroom curricula to workplace training. During the First Industrial Revolution, we saw a similar shift with reading and writing. Public education expanded, and literacy was no longer seen as optional; it became essential. This change was driven by the needs of the workforce—without the ability to read and write, individuals were limited in their capacity to participate in and contribute to the evolving economy. Today, we are witnessing a comparable shift with AI literacy. The ability to understand and engage with AI – to be literate – is becoming a foundational skill, and countries are moving fast.
United States, April 23, 2025: Trump Signs Executive Order For AI Literacy and Education For K-12 Schools
European Union, February 5, 2025: EU Artificial Intelligence Act: AI literacy
China, April 8, 2025: China Makes AI Education Mandatory in Schools Starting September 2025
I have not seen commitments from Canada or the U.K governments. If you’re in Canada your most powerful move is to vote on APRIL 28th. Here’s a piece from The Logic (April 24, 2025) on the leading party commitments to AI.
So, I sign off from my soapbox and hope you are standing on yours too!
Kate
…Oh, and please share Am I Literate? with your community—whether it’s lending your copy, sharing the link to buy, or asking your local librarian to order it. The more AI literate we are, the better we can use AI responsibly and ensure everyone is included.
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