AI Content Watermarking Survey Template (Provenance)
Measure consumer awareness, trust, acceptance, and perceived usefulness of AI content watermarks with ready-to-use survey questions. Customize in minutes.
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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Multiple Choice
In the past 30 days, where did you encounter AI‑generated content (text, images, or video)? Select all that apply.
Social media feeds
News websites/apps
Short‑video platforms
Image galleries or generators
Messaging apps
Search results
Online ads
Streaming platforms
None of the above
Q2
Multiple Choice
Before today, how familiar were you with content provenance signals (e.g., watermarks) that indicate how content was created or edited?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Heard of the idea, not the term
Not at all familiar
Q3
Chat Message
Quick note: A content provenance watermark is an embedded signal or label indicating how content was created or edited (e.g., with an AI tool). It can help people and platforms verify origin and detect manipulations.
Q4
Opinion Scale
Overall, how useful would such watermarks be for everyday users?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Not usefulMid: Moderately usefulMax: Extremely useful
Q5
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you are reading carefully, please select “I agree” below.
I agree
I disagree
Not sure
Q6
Matrix
How much would you trust each item if it included a clear watermark showing creation method?
Rows
1 Very low
2
3
4
5
6
7 Very high
News article
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Image of a public figure
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Product review
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Short video clip
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Q7
Rating
How acceptable is it for platforms to display a label when a watermark indicating AI involvement is detected?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Not acceptableMax: Very acceptable
Q8
Multiple Choice
If you saw a watermark indicating AI involvement, how might you change your behavior? Select all that apply.
Pay closer attention to details
Be more skeptical of claims
Ignore the watermark
Avoid sharing the content
Report suspicious posts
No change
Q9
Opinion Scale
Imagine a product image has an AI watermark. How likely are you to purchase that product?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very unlikelyMid: NeutralMax: Very likely
Q10
Multiple Choice
Which watermark-related behaviors would you support on major platforms? Select all that apply.
Always‑visible badge on content
Click to view detailed provenance
Hidden but verifiable watermark
Automatic platform labeling when detected
No labeling of AI content
Unsure
Q11
Ranking
Rank these concerns about AI‑generated content from most to least concerning.
Drag to order (top = most important)
Misinformation/false claims
Deepfakes and impersonation
Copyright and ownership
Privacy risks
Spam/flooding of low‑quality content
Bias or discrimination
Q12
Constant Sum
Allocate 100 points across the outcomes you most want watermarks to support. Your total should equal 100.
Total must equal 100
Easier source verification
Detecting edits/manipulation
Clear labeling for users
Platform accountability
Creator attribution
Age‑appropriate or sensitive‑content flags
Min per option: 0Whole numbers only
Q13
Dropdown
Where would watermarks be most helpful for you personally?
Social media feeds
Messaging apps
Search results
News websites/apps
Online marketplaces
Educational platforms
Entertainment/streaming
Q14
Dropdown
What is your age group?
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
Q15
Multiple Choice
How do you describe your gender?
Man
Woman
Non‑binary
Prefer not to say
Q16
Dropdown
Where do you currently live?
Africa
Asia
Europe
North America
South America
Oceania
Middle East
Prefer not to say
Q17
Multiple Choice
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school or equivalent
Some college/Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctorate/Professional degree
Prefer not to say
Q18
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status?
Employed full‑time
Employed part‑time
Self‑employed
Student
Homemaker
Retired
Unemployed
Prefer not to say
Q19
Long Text
In 1–2 sentences, what would make AI watermarks more useful to you?
Max 600 chars
Q20
Chat Message
Welcome! This short, anonymous survey takes about 5 minutes. Your responses will help us understand views on AI content watermarks. You may skip any question you prefer not to answer.
Q21
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on AI Content Watermarks
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q22
Chat Message
Thank you for participating! Your responses have been recorded.
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