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

Introduction Fostering Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and equipping college students with 21 st -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 21 st -century skills on generative AI acceptance. Methods For data collection, the study employed a quantitative design with three scales, and the study sample included 260 college students selected randomly. Results Results revealed that AI literacy and 21 st -century skills are present at a moderate level among college students. AI literacy and 21 st -century skills influence the generative AI Acceptance level. Discussion Based on the results, the study recommends enriching the curriculum with AI literacy and equipping students with 21 st -century skills while using generative AI applications.