When my team and I developed the AI Readiness Index (AIRI) in 2019, it helped organizations understand their AI maturity and what steps they needed to take to become AI-ready. Fast forward to today, and I am excited to introduce the Personal AI Readiness Index (pAIRI) – a framework for individuals to assess their own readiness for the age of AI.

Why pAIRI?

Just as companies need to understand where they stand in their AI journey, individuals need to gauge their personal readiness for an AI-driven world. pAIRI is not just another assessment – it is a tool for empowerment that helps you identify your strengths and areas for improvement in the AI landscape.

The pAIRI Framework

The pAIRI framework builds on our experience with AIRI and assesses individuals across five key pillars:

1. Individual Strategy and Culture: Understanding how AI impacts your life, career, and industry, and developing a vision for leveraging AI.
2. Personal Data and Technology: Possessing the foundational digital skills needed to navigate today’s technological landscape.
3. Skills and Talent: Applying critical thinking to evaluate information and develop creative solutions in AI-driven systems.
4. Personal Learning and Development: Demonstrating curiosity about new technologies and adapting your learning strategies to keep pace with rapid AI advancements.
5. Personal Governance and Ethics: Understanding and practicing responsible data handling, including awareness of personal data privacy and security.

We will categorize you into one of four levels based on the assessment.

• AI Unaware: Limited understanding of AI concepts with basic digital literacy only.
• AI Aware: Basic AI knowledge and uses common digital tools.
• AI Ready: Engages with AI tools and seeks AI learning opportunities.
• AI Competent: Advanced AI understanding, creates AI solutions, and advocates for responsible development and use of AI.

How pAIRI Works

Similar to our original AIRI, pAIRI uses a straightforward self-assessment questionnaire, which takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Once completed, you will receive a personalized report highlighting your strengths and areas for improvement. More importantly, you will get tailored recommendations for learning resources, career development opportunities, and AI Singapore programs relevant to your AI readiness level.

Beyond Assessment: Building an AI-Ready Community

What makes pAIRI powerful isn’t just the assessment itself – it’s the pathway to growth it provides. By understanding your current AI readiness, you can take targeted steps to enhance your skills and knowledge.

pAIRI aligns with our mission at AI Singapore to democratize AI knowledge. Whether you’re just starting your AI journey or you’re an experienced practitioner, pAIRI helps you navigate the evolving landscape of AI to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Growing Your Own Timber

At AI Singapore, we believe in “growing our own timber” – developing local AI talent rather than relying solely on importing expertise. pAIRI is another tool in this mission, helping individuals assess where they stand and what steps they need to take to become AI-ready.

Just as our AIAP program has transformed professionals from diverse backgrounds into AI engineers, pAIRI can help you identify your personalized pathway to AI literacy and competence.

Take the pAIRI Assessment Today

Ready to embark on your AI journey? Take the pAIRI assessment today and discover your personal AI readiness level. Based on your results, you can explore various AI Singapore programs and resources to enhance your AI capabilities.

Remember, the journey to becoming AI-ready isn’t about replacing human skills with technology – it’s about PLUS-skilling and augmenting your existing expertise with AI knowledge. Let’s start this journey together!