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Study: Gender Gaps Persist in AI Literacy and Deepfake Use Among Students

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A study involving Australian secondary students found significant gender differences in AI literacy and engagement with deepfake technology. Male students reported higher interest in STEM careers, while female students were more likely to use AI for schoolwork and seek advice from AI tools. Males were also more prone to creating or sharing deepfake content. Following a one-day AI literacy workshop, both genders improved in AI knowledge, but females showed greater gains in conceptual understanding, confidence, and career interest, helping to narrow the gender STEM gap. AI

IMPACT Highlights the need for gender-responsive AI curricula and deepfake safety education to address disparities in student understanding and engagement.

RANK_REASON Research paper published on arXiv detailing findings from an AI literacy workshop. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Study: Gender Gaps Persist in AI Literacy and Deepfake Use Among Students

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jake Renzella, Christian Bergh, Natasha Banks, Alexandra Vassar ·

    Gender Differences in AI Literacy Workshop Outcomes and Deepfake Engagement

    arXiv:2606.14718v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy initiatives expand in K-12 settings, understanding how gender shapes student baseline perceptions, tool-use, and responsiveness to interventions is essential for equitable curriculum design…

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