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AI Ethics Awareness Survey for Students

An academic instrument measuring student awareness of, exposure to, and attitudes toward artificial intelligence ethics. Covers concept familiarity, training exposure, ethical dilemma responses, regulation views, and willingness to prioritize ethics over convenience. Estimated completion: 8–12 minutes.

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38 questions · ~4 min
Q01
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Welcome to this research survey about your experiences with and views on artificial intelligence. This survey is being conducted for academic research purposes. Your participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop at any time without penalty. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. Your responses will be kept confidential, analyzed in aggregate, and reported anonymously. No individual responses will be shared. The survey should take approximately 8–12 minutes to complete. By continuing, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older and consent to participate in this study.

Q02
Multiple Choice

Are you currently enrolled as a student at a college or university (full-time or part-time)?

Q03
Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes your current level of study?

Q04
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The following questions ask about specific concepts related to artificial intelligence. Please indicate your level of familiarity with each.

Q05
Multiple Choice

Have you received any formal education or training specifically on ethics related to artificial intelligence? Select all that apply.

Q06
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The next questions describe hypothetical situations involving AI. Please read each scenario carefully and select the option closest to what you would actually do — not what you think you should do.

Q07
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

Q08
Multiple Choice

Imagine you are choosing between two AI-powered study tools: • Tool A is more accurate and convenient but collects extensive personal data with limited transparency about how it works. • Tool B is slightly less accurate but is fully transparent about data use and has been independently audited for fairness. Which tool would you choose?

Q09
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How concerned are you about the ethical implications of AI in each of the following areas?

Q10
AI Interview

Based on your responses throughout this survey, please share any additional thoughts, experiences, or concerns you have about AI ethics — particularly anything that was not covered in the previous questions.

Q11
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Finally, we have a few background questions. These are used for analysis purposes only and will not be used to identify you.

Q12
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What is your primary field of study?

Q13
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How familiar are you with the concept of algorithmic bias (i.e., systematic errors in AI outputs that disadvantage certain groups)?

Q14
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How would you rate the overall quality of the AI ethics education or training you received?

Q15
Multiple Choice

Scenario 1: You are completing a major course assignment and discover that the AI tool you used has generated content that closely mirrors an existing published source without attribution. What would you most likely do?

Q16
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AI systems should be required to explain how they reach their decisions.

Q17
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How willing would you be to pay a small fee to use an AI tool that is more ethical and transparent, instead of a free tool with less transparency?

Q18
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Education and academic integrity

Q19
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What is your age?

Q20
Multiple Choice

How frequently do you use AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Grammarly, image generators) for academic or personal tasks?

Q21
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How familiar are you with the concept of fairness in AI (i.e., ensuring AI systems treat all individuals and groups equitably)?

Q22
Multiple Choice

Scenario 2: A classmate shows you an AI tool that can generate highly realistic fake references for a research paper. They suggest you both use it to save time. What would you most likely do?

Q23
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Companies developing AI should be held legally responsible for harm caused by their systems.

Q24
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How willing would you be to accept slower processing times in exchange for AI systems that provide clearer explanations of their outputs?

Q25
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Employment and hiring decisions

Q26
Multiple Choice

What is your gender identity?

Q27
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How familiar are you with the concept of AI transparency and explainability (i.e., the ability to understand and explain how an AI system reaches its decisions)?

Q28
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Government regulation of AI is necessary to protect the public.

Q29
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How willing would you be to receive less personalized AI recommendations in exchange for stronger protection of your personal data?

Q30
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Healthcare and medical diagnosis

Q31
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In which country are you currently studying?

Q32
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How familiar are you with the concept of accountability for AI decisions (i.e., determining who is responsible when an AI system causes harm)?

Q33
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Universities should require AI ethics training for all students, regardless of their field of study.

Q34
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How willing would you be to spend extra time learning how to use a more ethical AI tool, even if a less ethical alternative were easier to use?

Q35
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Criminal justice and policing

Q36
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How familiar are you with concerns about data privacy in AI systems (i.e., how AI systems collect, store, and use personal data)?

Q37
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Individuals should have the right to know when they are interacting with an AI system rather than a human.

Q38
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Social media and content moderation

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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