Reading literacy and AI: How we read in the digital age

This article explores the relationship between reading and digital tools, with a particular focus on reading competency in the context of recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI). It then goes on to discuss more broadly the implications of using digital tools on the cognitive processes underlying deep reading.
By inviting readers to engage with thought-provoking ideas we seek to raise awareness of the opportunities AI affords when reading and digesting written texts.
At the same time, we note that the fragmentary approaches and short attention spans connected with reading on digital media can lead to changes in how our brains work.