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In his paper, Mandy Lender argues that AI literacy is the new wealth of nations. She defines AI literacy as the ability to understand, use, and critically evaluate AI technologies. He argues that AI literacy is essential for individuals, businesses, and governments to succeed in the 21st century.

Lender cites a number of studies that have shown that AI literacy is correlated with economic prosperity. For example, a study by the World Economic Forum found that AI-literate workers earn 25% more than those who are not AI-literate. Another study by the McKinsey Global Institute found that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

Lender also argues that AI literacy is essential for individuals to protect themselves from the risks of AI. For example, she cites a study by the Pew Research Center that found that 60% of Americans are concerned about the potential for AI to be used to manipulate them. She argues that AI literacy can help individuals to understand the risks of AI and how to mitigate them.

Lender concludes her paper by calling for a global effort to promote AI literacy. She argues that AI literacy is an essential skill for the 21st century and that it is the key to a prosperous and secure future.

I agree with Lender's argument that AI literacy is the new wealth of nations. AI is already having a profound impact on the world economy and it is only going to become more important in the years to come. Those who are AI-literate will be the ones who are best positioned to succeed in the 21st century.

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