Keywords
Demographic Factor
AI Perceiption
Education
India
Technology Acceptance
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Abstract
This study examines how academics and learners in Sikkim, India's higher education institutions view the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in connection to demographic variables. In order to promote inclusive adoption of AI as technology becomes more and more incorporated into education, it is essential to comprehend how socioeconomic position, age, gender, educational background, and vocation affect views toward AI Structured questionnaires were used to gather data from 100 teachers and 100 University and college students using convenience sampling as part of a mixed-methods strategy. The chi-square tests are used to assess the association between demographic profiles and AI perceptions. The Key findings imply clear demographic imbalance: older versus younger and less versus more educated people report different perceived AI, Gender distinctness was also evident. The research emphasizes the importance of both targeted AI literacy education programs and policy measures to deal with population-specific issues, providing young people with equally fair accesses to AI integrated education. This understanding adds to the worldwide discussion on AI acceptance and provides country-specific advice to educators and policy-makers in India.
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