| dc.description.abstract | The use of artificial intelligence is increasing in many areas of society and is also being seen as a possible opportunity to overcome challenges associated with aging. However, there is not much research on older adults' knowledge, experience, perceptions, and concerns of AI in general. The aim of this study is to investigate AI literacy among older adults based on their knowledge, experience, perception, and concerns related to AI. The current definition of AI literacy is focused more on students, but in this study the current definitions were used as a starting point for understanding AI Literacy among older adults. This study used a mixed method approach, with survey and semi-structured interviews. The survey received 182 replies from older adults with age between 60 and 99, and the interviews were conducted with 25 participants age from 61 to 90. The results showed that most older adults have heard about AI in news, internet or from friends/family. However, their knowledge varies. Some have heard the term, while some have more knowledge about how AI works. Further, the results show that older adults evaluate what AI-enabled products and services they use based on their experience, knowledge, and perceptions. The results also showed that older adults are critical to how AI is used in the health sector, and they have concerns related to it replacing human contact, increase isolation and loneliness. Further they also have concerns related to privacy and security in AI-enabled products and services. The study suggests that more research needs to be done to understand how AI-enabled products and services effect older adults' well-being. Most older adults are interested in learning more about AI, so they can make better decisions for themselves. Therefore, it is suggested that they are given courses and guidance about AI. The study also suggests that there should be a well-defined definition of what AI Literacy is for older adults. | en_US |
