AUTHOR=Salhab Reham , Aboushi Mosab M. 

TITLE=Influence of AI literacy and 21st-century skills on the acceptance of generative artificial intelligence among college students

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Education

VOLUME=Volume 10 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1640212

DOI=10.3389/feduc.2025.1640212

ISSN=2504-284X

ABSTRACT=IntroductionFostering Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and equipping college students with 21st-century skills in the generative AI era have become a global educational priority. In this context, generative AI offers opportunities for development in higher education institutions. Thus, this study investigates the influence of AI literacy and 21st-century skills on generative AI acceptance.MethodsFor data collection, the study employed a quantitative design with three scales, and the study sample included 260 college students selected randomly.ResultsResults revealed that AI literacy and 21st-century skills are present at a moderate level among college students. AI literacy and 21st-century skills influence the generative AI Acceptance level.DiscussionBased on the results, the study recommends enriching the curriculum with AI literacy and equipping students with 21st-century skills while using generative AI applications.