Knowledge and Competencies for Human-Centered and Productive AI Work Design

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of many things we use every day. AI opens new opportunities and possibilities for our work and our lives. The research project en[AI]ble is currently investigating which knowledge and competencies about AI are necessary to design this technology in a human-friendly, health-promoting and productive way in a company. A training program to being developed and tailored to the needs of SMEs will specifically enable managers, employees and works councils in SMEs as well as consultants to realistically assess AI applications and enable AI use that is profitable for all sides. This qualification will add AI competencies to the existing domain knowledge, by which is described the existing competencies as well as specialized knowledge of the target groups. In this paper, the core elements of this qualification and the reference to regulatory initiatives regarding AI will be presented.