AI Literacy – Art. 4
Requirement
Since 2 February 2025, providers and deployers are obliged to ensure that their staff and other persons involved in the operation and use of AI systems possess a sufficient level of AI competence (AI Literacy).
What Is AI Literacy?
Art. 4 requires that persons operating AI systems:
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of the AI systems
- Recognise the potential impacts on affected persons
- Are able to use AI systems as intended
The requirement is proportional — the required level of competence depends on the context, the risk level and the potential impacts.
BAUER GROUP Implementation
Training Concept
| Target Group | Content | Format | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| All employees | AI fundamentals, risks, responsible use | Onboarding module (30 min) | Once + upon significant changes |
| Developers with AI contact | AI Act basics, risk classification, prompt engineering best practices | Workshop (2h) | Annually |
| Product owners | Complete AI Act, Go/No-Go process, documentation obligations | Workshop (4h) | Annually |
Documentation Obligation
Every training participation is documented. See: AI Literacy Training Record
Minimal Effort
AI Literacy is integrated into existing training processes, not as a separate compliance track. The onboarding module is created once and updated as needed.
NIS2 Synergy
The organizational risk management framework under NIS2 (§30 BSIG) provides the foundation for AI system governance. Details in the NIS2 Compliance Documentation.