AI competence and sentiment: a mixed-methods study of attitudes and open-ended reflections.

ABSTRACT: As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become increasingly integrated into everyday life, understanding how the public perceives and interacts with AI is essential for fostering responsible and secure adoption. This study investigates the relationship between self-assessed AI competence, trust in AI-generated content, and sentiment toward AI among public and private sector employees in Latvia. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative survey data with open-ended qualitative responses to explore how demographic factors influence AI-related perceptions. Results reveal that although participants rate their AI competence and trust relatively highly, a significant portion of respondents either do not use AI or use it only for simple tasks. Sentiment toward AI is g

SUBMITTER: Lama G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504219 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature