articleFrontiers in PsychologyJul 24, 2023GOLD OA

Development and validation of the AI attitude scale (AIAS-4): a brief measure of general attitude toward artificial intelligence

SGSimone Grassini

University of Bergen · University of Stavanger

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Abstract

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has generated an increasing demand for tools that can assess public attitudes toward AI. This study proposes the development and the validation of the AI Attitude Scale (AIAS), a concise self-report instrument designed to evaluate public perceptions of AI technology. The first version of the AIAS that the present manuscript proposes comprises five items, including one reverse-scored item, which aims to gauge individuals' beliefs about AI's influence on their lives, careers, and humanity overall. The scale is designed to capture attitudes toward AI, focusing on the perceived utility and potential impact of technology on society and humanity. The psychometric…

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  • Scale (ratio)
  • Exploratory factor analysis
  • Psychology
  • Internal consistency
  • Confirmatory factor analysis
  • Consistency (knowledge bases)
  • Psychometrics
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