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The data collected from this questionnaire will be used solely for a college research project on AI and cybersecurity. No personal identifying information will be gathered, except for an optional age range question, which cannot be linked to any individual's identity. The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information about the public’s perceptions, opinions, experiences, and general understanding of the use of Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. Even if you are completely unfamiliar with AI and cybersecurity or how they are interconnected, your input still matters, as it helps me gauge the level of awareness among the general public. Thank you for your time and valuable input!
1. What is your age range?
12 or Younger
13-17
18-24
25-34
35-44
45 or Older
2. How familiar would you say you are with Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
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Very Familiar
Somewhat Familiar
Not Very Familiar
Completely Unfamiliar
3. How familiar would you say you are with cybersecurity as a whole?
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Very Familiar
Somewhat Familiar
Not Very Familiar
Completely Unfamiliar
4. Are you aware that AI is used in cybersecurity, such as being used for detecting threats or automating tasks)?
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Yes
No
5. Are you aware of any ethical concerns regarding AI in cybersecurity, such as bias or job displacement?
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No
6. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you trust AI as a whole?
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7. Would you trust AI to handle security measures, such as protecting your personal data, without compromising your privacy?
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No
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8. Whether you trust or distrust AI, can you explain why? You could write about information you're aware of, or experiences you or a person you may know who has gone through that have made you come to your conclusion.
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9. Would you rather have a human or an AI system handle protecting your personal information?
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AI
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10. Would you rather have a human or an AI system handle identifying threats such as malware, phishing attacks, and data breaches?
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AI
Indifferent
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11. As a whole, would you rather have a human or an AI system handle your cybersecurity?
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Human
AI
Indifferent
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12. Can you explain your answers to the past three 'would you rather' questions, whether you have a preference to humans or AI or you're completely indifferent?
13. Are you afraid of AI?
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No
14. If yes, can you explain the reasoning for your fears?
15. Do you have any additional comments you'd like to make?
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There are MORE questions beyond this point, but they're completely optional and only suitable for those who happen to be experienced or knowledgeable about AI and/or cybersecurity.
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16. Do you believe that AI used in cybersecurity currently can be trusted to make autonomous decisions, such as blocking a network or flagging users?
17. What are, if any, the main ethical concerns you have regarding the integration of AI into cybersecurity practices?
18. Do you have any ideas on how AI could either exacerbate or resolve your ethical issues?
19. What do you think the role of AI in cybersecurity will look like in the next decade? Do you believe that AI will become more effective and trustworthy in the future, or will potential new features only create more challenges?
20. Do you or have you worked in the field of AI and/or cybersecurity, or have worked in a related industry that might have been affected by this subject? If so, can you provide any insight about significant challenges or ethical concerns that you've encountered with the implementation of AI in cybersecurity?
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