Ambivalence is Everywhere: Different Types of Ambivalent Attitudes Toward AI Robots and the Influence of their Mindfulness

Key Points

• Ambivalent attitudes significantly affect the perception of artificial intelligence robots, shaping user interaction.
• A study found that mindfulness is linked to how people view AI robots—varying in acceptance and hesitation.
• Observational analysis highlighted different ambivalent attitudes in diverse demographic groups toward AI; further work needed.
• Understanding ambivalence could enhance design strategies for more effective human-robot interaction protocols.