Abstract
This study investigates how the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is perceived by the students enrolled in technical and humanistic specializations at two universities in Timisoara. It has an emphasis on identifying their attitudes towards the phenomenon, on the connotations associated with it, and on the possible impact of artificial intelligence on certain areas of the social life. Moreover, the present study reveals the students’ perceptions on the sustainability of these changes and developments, and therefore aims to reduce the possible negative impact on consumers, and at anticipate the changes that AI will produce in the future. In order to collect the data, the authors have used a quantitative research method. A questionnaire-based sociological survey was completed by 928 students, with a representation error of only ±3%. The analysis has shown that a great number of respondents have a positive attitude towards the emergence of AI, who believe it will influence society for the better. The results have also underscored underlying differences based on the respondents’ type of specialization (humanistic or technical), and their gender.
Highlights
We live in a constantly changing world, marked by profound transformations that are generated by technological advancements, happening at an unprecedented pace
A first perspective we looked at in our study was to identify how well the respondents understood the concept of artificial intelligence
Our results show that 84.6% consider that they know what artificial intelligence means, whereas 12% claim that they do not know what the concept means
Summary
We live in a constantly changing world, marked by profound transformations that are generated by technological advancements, happening at an unprecedented pace. The incredible technological changes taking place every day are due to the great number of programs carried out by an increasing number of researchers in universities, and various organizations. Wondering about the ways in which technology impacts society—such as ways that could lead to sustainable growth in the economy, in culture, and in our life expectancy [1]. We use so much technology daily that we have grown dependent on it. We use it to communicate, to learn, to travel, to do business, etc. Technology has simplified the access to many of the tools needed in the above-mentioned areas of interest
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