Mechanisms for raising awareness among university students about the risks of the misuse of artificial intelligence technologies in Saudi society A Descriptive and Analytical Study

Abstract

The primary objective of the current research is to analyze mechanisms for developing awareness among university youth regarding the risks of negative artificial intelligence (AI) utilization in Saudi society. Specifically, it identifies the current reality, risks, obstacles to awareness development, and enhancement mechanisms. This descriptive study utilized a social survey method via a sample, employing a questionnaire to collect data from a random sample of 191 female students at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, King Saud University. The results confirmed that all dimensions achieved a "Strong" degree. The reality of negative use (mean: 2.30; SD: 0.75) included weakened skills like patience, dissemination of misinformation, inciting public opinion, phishing, and spreading false medical information. Risks of negative use (mean: 2.37; SD: 0.85) involved medical information inaccuracy, proliferation of social issues, and increased dependency. Awareness development obstacles (mean: 2.43; SD: 0.76) featured a lack of risk knowledge and the influence of young AI content creators. Awareness development mechanisms (mean: 2.64; SD: 0.83) focused on strengthening individual and social responsibility, encouraging innovative student-led research, and conducting specialized workshops. The study concluded that it is vital to enhance awareness of negative AI risks through academic curricula.