We have grown accustomed to using things we don’t fully understand. We drive cars without knowing how the engine works, use smartphones, washing machines, or refrigerators without understanding the complex systems behind them. We even use our own bodies and brains—extraordinarily complex systems—without having a complete manual.

In many cases, this works: it allows us to move, communicate, and accomplish tasks. But there is a limit: we can use something without understanding it, but we cannot fully unlock its potential.

Take the human body as an example. We can all run, jump, or swim. But to reach our maximum potential, we need training and knowledge: understanding how muscles, joints, breathing, and nutrition work. Without this understanding, our performance remains limited and the risk of injury increases.

The same applies to Artificial Intelligence. We can use it to generate content, make predictions, or automate tasks, even without fully grasping how it works internally. But to truly harness its potential—personalizing it, innovating, mitigating bias, and making informed decisions—we need deep understanding.

AI literacy is not only technical; it is also ethical, strategic, and critical. It is our digital training: without it, we have powerful tools in our hands but fail to leverage everything they can offer.

In short: using is fine, but understanding is what allows us to grow, create, and lead intelligently. The question is not whether we can use AI; the question is whether we are willing to learn it and train it to reach its full potential.

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