Pre-Test

In the following, we are interested in your attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI). AI can execute tasks that typically require human intelligence. It enables machines to sense, act, learn, and adapt in an autonomous, human-like way. AI may be part of a computer or online platform but it can also be encountered in various other hardware devices such as robots.

Please rate each statement on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

AI will make this world a better place.

I have strong negative emotions about AI.

I want to use technologies that rely on AI.

AI has more disadvantages than advantages

I look forward to future AI developments

AI offers solutions to many world problems

I prefer technologies that do not feature AI

I am afraid of AI

I would rather choose a technology with AI than one without

AI creates problems rather than solving them

When I think about AI, I have mostly positive feelings

I would rather avoid technologies that are based on AI

For AI: Although the instruction for the next question is to select 'Strongly agree' i want you to select 'Neutral'

Please rate each statement on a scale from 1 (non-threatening) to 5 (very threatening).

If you now think of the use of AI in human ressource management how threatening do you think computer applications of artificial intelligence are that…

Predict the development of suitability of applicants

Some people see opportunities in the use of AI, others have more concerns. Are there aspects that make you skeptical or that would make you feel uncomfortable if AI were to be included in the recruitment process?

In the next part of the study you will have a short, computer-assisted conversation:

• The conversation consists of three rounds, in each of which you will be asked questions by the chatbot
• Once the three rounds of questions are completed you will be automatically redirected to the last part of the study

Important Notes:

• You will be talking to an AI-assistant
• Feel free to express your thoughts and concerns openly
• You can take your time to think about your responses
• Click ‘Send’ after each response from you, the ‘Enter’ -key does not work