THE DIFFERENCE IN AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) LITERACY LEVELS BETWEEN SCIENCE STUDENTS AND NON-SCIENCE STUDENTS

This study aims to examine the difference in AI literacy between science and non-science students, specifically at IAIN Kerinci. Artificial intelligence has become a key element in the academic environment, and students must possess a high level of AI literacy to keep up with the rapid technological advancements. This research highlights the differences between individuals from two educational backgrounds. The research design used is descriptive quantitative research. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, consisting of 102 respondents from both science and non- science fields. Data collection was carried out by distributing an AI literacy questionnaire to students through Google Forms and printed media. Data were collected using an AI literacy instrument consisting of 31 items and analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon test via the JASP application. The analysis results show that the difference in AI literacy levels between science and non-science students falls into the low category, with an average mean score of 9.098. Therefore, the results indicate that there is no significant difference in AI literacy levels between students from science fields and students from non-science fields. The implication of this study is the need to improve AI literacy across all disciplines to prepare students for the workforce in a technology-driven world.