Shaping the Perception of Artificial Intelligence: A Study on the Representation of AI Among Young Individuals The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication (ICCSC 2024) Presented by : Vandapuye Sophia & Jabraoui Siham The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication
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Context and interest The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication 1- Growing Interest : Increasing focus on AI, especially in education . 2- Government Initiatives: US: National Science and Technology Council (2016) initiatives. France: France IA project (2017) integrating AI into school curriculums. 3- Current State: Scarcity of Resources : Few AI educational resources for students up to 18 years old . Potential Adaptations: Higher education AI courses using robots and games could be adapted for younger learners .
Study Objective : Goal : To transform young individuals' perception and future approach to AI through structured educational activities. Module Design : The study includes a ten-hour module beginning with digital literacy and introductory programming, culminating in comprehensive AI education. Informed Content : The curriculum is shaped by findings from a large-scale survey identifying public perceptions of AI, aimed at correcting misconceptions. The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication
Methodology Survey Development : Conducted among two target groups: University students (Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco). Secondary school students undergoing vocational training. Kumar's definition: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) is defined as intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity to solve complex problems and such a system is generally assumed to be a computer or a machine [...] Artificial intelligence concerned with making computers behave like humans. Survey Structure : Part 1 : Participants provide their definition of AI, examples, personal opinions on AI's future impact, and stance on AI in their (future) professional life. Part 2 : A table with 44 statements about AI applications, categorized by respondents. The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication
Survey Results Response Collection : 410 responses from Hassan II University students . Definition of AI : Correct : 32.80% meet Kumar's criteria . Partial : 40.27% mention specific sub-domains but lack complete criteria . Incorrect : 26.93% overestimate AI capabilities (e.g., " thinking ," "self- awareness ") The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication
Survey Results Common Sub-Domains : Expert Systems : 38.75% Machine Learning: 33.51% Robotics : 21.97% Errors in Definitions : Overestimation : 52.66% Confusion with other technologies: 14.81% The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication
Survey Results AI Examples: 59.72% cite at least two correct examples (e.g., Siri, Google Car). "Robot" is the most mentioned term, despite common confusion with AI.Technology Development: 75% accurately identify development stages of common AI technologies.Statements with Varied Responses:Statements like "Writing a book" and "Conducting legal research" show less consensus due to interpretative nature. The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication
Survey Results Opinions on AI in the Workplace : Positive: 38.56% Neutral: 24.77% Negative: 16.75% Common Fears: Human replacement (25.19%), reduced human intelligence (23.09%), machine revolt (18.17%), societal dehumanization (14.68%). The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication
Recommandation and conclusion The survey highlights that while respondents recognize AI, defining it accurately remains a challenge. Educational activities, shaped by these findings, are being refined for potential inclusion in core curricula. These efforts aim to bridge the gap in AI understanding and prepare youth for its increasing influence in society. The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication
The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Systems and Communication