According to an article in The Economic Times, a degree alone is no longer enough for students to stand out as employers increasingly expect entry-level hires to use AI tools from day one. To bridge this gap, The Economic Times Masterclass has introduced the AI Mastery Program for Students, designed to equip learners with applied AI skills. AI literacy is described as understanding how AI works, writing effective prompts, evaluating AI-generated outputs, and using AI responsibly, not learning to code. The program’s curriculum moves from using AI tools to applying them in real-world settings, covering AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, productivity workflows, and responsible AI practices. The article states that AI is already reshaping the workplace, and students who understand how to work alongside AI will be better positioned, while those who delay learning risk entering the job market at a disadvantage.