MEDIATING ROLE OF DIGITAL LITERACY ON THE EFFECT OF AI GENERATED USAGE ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILL

This research is motivated by the importance of critical thinking skills to be able to face the era of disruption and the use of technology with its positive and negative impacts. However, the reality faced is a decline in students' critical thinking. This is indicated by a decrease in the ability to interpret data and information, analyze, and evaluate. Many things can improve critical thinking, one of which is the use of technology. However, the use of technology to improve critical thinking is still a debate, especially the use of artificial intelligence. Based on this, this study aims to analyze the effect of the use of AI Generated mediated by digital literacy on critical thinking skills. This research was conducted with a quantitative approach with an explanatory survey method which is a causal study. The population in this study were students, using random sampling techniques, 119 students were obtained. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires and interviews. The data that has been obtained is processed with descriptive and verification statistics using SEM PLS. The results of this study state that the use of AI has a negative effect on critical thinking and digital literacy mediates the effect of the use of AI Generated on critical thinking skills.