The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence: Transforming Workplaces and Consumer Experiences

This study examines the attitudes and emotional responses towards artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among a sample of 40 respondents. The demographic distribution shows equal representation between genders, with women and men each constituting 50% of the sample. Regarding trust and acceptance of AI, 42% of respondents were willing to trust AI, 32% held ambivalent attitudes, and 22% were unwilling to trust. Emotionally, the majority of respondents expressed moderate to high levels of optimism (63%), excitement (58%), and relaxation (55%). However, a considerable proportion reported feelings of worry (45%) and fear (42%) towards AI, while outrage was less prevalent (20%). These findings shed light on the complex interplay between demographic factors and emotional responses in shaping attitudes towards AI adoption.