IGBO YOUTHS AND PREDISPOSITIONS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Abstract

The study examined Igbo youths and predisposition to artificial intelligence (AI). A total of 138 participant (46 males and 92 females) sampled through cluster and incidental techniques were used in the study. The participants had mean-age of 21.84. Data attaining interval measurement were collected with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Predisposition Scale having convergent validation of 0.98, and Cronbach alpha reliability of 0.80. Analyses were done with SPSS Version 25. The design was cross-sectional, statistics was Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), and ethical measure was confidentiality plus informed consent. The following findings were made in the study. Igbo youths do not vary significantly in predisposition to artificial intelligence (AI). There is gender significant difference in Igbo youths’ predisposition towards the AI Usage. There is education significant difference in Igbo youths’ predisposition to AI Benefits. There is no occupation significant difference for Igbo youths in predisposition to AI. Igbo youths Gender and Education interactions showed significant predispositions concerning “AI Cultural Influence”. Igbo youths’ Gender and Occupation interactions showed significant predispositions concerning “AI PERCEPTION”. Recommendation is for Igbo youths to be exposed to various necessities of artificial intelligence (AI), and needs to be strategically planned. This can be achieved through such courses like Robotics, and Digital Engineering.