As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into daily life, fostering AI literacy is crucial for digital inclusion. This is especially true for ageing individuals, who face unique challenges in adopting AI despite their growing dependence on AI-driven technologies in healthcare, finance, and communication. This study focuses on Thailand, a country undergoing rapid demographic transitions toward an ageing society, and explores strategies for developing AI literacy that align with principles of adult and lifelong learning.

A scoping review was conducted, analyzing 20 empirical studies published between 2016 and 2024. The review evaluates, synthesizes, and categorizes research on AI literacy for ageing populations, emphasizing curriculum design, technological tools, pedagogical approaches, and culturally relevant interventions. Findings reveal critical barriers, including (1) limited familiarity with AI concepts, (2) a lack of accessible, localized resources, and (3) an absence of structured instructional frameworks that resonate with adult learners' experiential knowledge and self-directed learning preferences.

The study intertwines AI literacy with adult education theories, highlighting the importance of designing programs that incorporate practical, real-life applications, scaffold learning for cognitive engagement, and leverage the wealth of life experiences that older adults bring to the learning environment. By framing AI literacy within lifelong learning paradigms, this research aims to empower older adults to navigate AI technologies confidently, fostering personal growth, social inclusion, and digital equity. Insights generated offer actionable recommendations for educators, policymakers, and researchers committed to building inclusive, age-appropriate frameworks for lifelong learning in an AI-integrated world.

Authors:
Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs (AL) is Deputy Dean for Research and International Affairs at the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University. Research interests: new media, digital culture, creative industries, media policy.

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