Assistive Tools or Insecurity: The Impact of Technological Readiness on Willingness to Use AI

Based on the Technology Acceptance Model and Perceived Risk Theory, this study examined the relationship between AI acceptance, perceived usefulness, ease of use, risk, responsibility, willingness to use AI, and uncertainty among editors. It found negative correlations between perceived usefulness, risk, and responsibility with AI adoption intention, with no correlation for perceived ease of use. The Technology Acceptance Model did not fully account for AI adoption intention. Editors viewed AI more as an uncertainty factor than a tool, showing less willingness to use AI compared to teachers, with significantly lower ethics acceptance. This study highlights the impact of perceived risk and responsibility on AI usage willingness and uncertainty, which is crucial for companies integrating AI into the publishing process.