As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so does the importance of data literacy in understanding and making decisions about the insights generated by AI. With generative AI, the technology can create new, never-before-seen data that can be difficult to interpret without a strong foundation in data literacy. This presentation will explore the importance of data literacy in navigating generative AI, providing examples of how data literacy can be applied to make better decisions in various industries. We will discuss the fundamentals of data literacy and will examine how data literacy can be applied to help manage the risks associated with AI and ensure ethical decision making.