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Public Survey: Observational Study & Public Opinion on Ethics of Smart Wearables

Thank you for considering participating in this research project. The purpose of this document is to explain to you what the work is about and what your participation would involve, to enable you to make an informed choice.
 
The purpose of this study is to conduct an online survey among the general population on the topics of AI and AI-enabled Wearables. This survey is part of research aimed at consulting citizens about AI and AI-enabled Smart Wearables and assessing their opinion on this topic. Should you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire, which will include items on your awareness of and trust in AI and AI-enabled Wearables, including the ethics of AI.
 
Participation in this study is completely voluntary. There is no obligation to participate, and should you choose to do so you can refuse to answer specific questions or decide to withdraw from the study prior to completing the survey. All information you provide will be confidential and your anonymity will be protected throughout the study.
 
You maintain the right to withdraw from the study at any stage up to the point of data submission. At this point, your data will be collated with that of other participants and can no longer be retracted.
 
The anonymous data will be stored on the Google GSuite cloud storage platform.
The data will be stored for a minimum of ten years.
 
The information you provide may contribute to research reports, publications and/or conference presentations.
 
We do not anticipate any negative outcomes from participating in this study. Should you experience distress arising from participating in the research, the contact details for support services provided below may be of assistance.
Dr Long Pham at long.pham@ucc.ie
 
This study has obtained ethical approval from The Clinical Research
Ethics Committee of the Cork Teaching Hospitals.
 
If you have any queries about this research, you can contact me at long.pham@ucc.ie.
 
If you agree to take part in this study, please complete the consent form overleaf.
1.Do you consent to participate in this survey?(Required.)
2.Please indicate where you live
3.You are(Required.)
4.Please indicate your age(Required.)
5.Opinions About AI

Let’s talk about Artificial Intelligence and AI-enabled Smart Wearables.

Consider a simple definition of Artificial intelligence (AI). AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that usually require intelligence (e.g., making decisions, achieving goals, planning, learning, reasoning, etc.). AI systems can perform these tasks based on objectives set by humans with a few explicit instructions.

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on society, I feel my competency on the subject would be:(Required.)
6.How would you describe your attitude towards AI?(Required.)
7.To what extent do you feel Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications impact your daily life already?(Required.)
8.Have you ever heard about the following European initiatives regarding AI?(Required.)
9.How often are you aware of interacting with a product/service based on or including AI?(Required.)
10.Consider the following list of applications, please select which ones you think may incorporate AI.(Required.)
11.To what extent do you think AI is used in each of the following sectors in Europe? Please use the five-point scale to plot your answer.
A lot
Somewhat
So and so
Not so much
Not at all
Healthcare (e.g. diagnostic support, personalised medicine)
Insurance (e.g. fraud detection, personalized risk assessment)
Agriculture (e.g. robotic harvesting, crop optimization)
Finance (e.g. fraud detection, loan decision support systems)
Military (e.g. automated weapons, cybersecurity for data protection)
Law enforcement (e.g. predictive policing to forecast areas where crime is likely and dispatch police units, face recognition in public places)
Environmental (e.g. climate prediction, energy harvesting forecast)
Transportation (e.g. self-driving vehicles)
Manufacturing industry (e.g. demand forecasting, robotics)
Human resource management (e.g. CV screening, workforce planning)
12.How would you describe your attitude towards the use of AI in the following sectors in Europe? Please use the five-point scale to plot your answer.
I strongly approve it
I approve it
Indifferent
I disapprove it
I strongly disapprove it
Healthcare (e.g. diagnostic support, personalised medicine)
Insurance (e.g. fraud detection, personalized risk assessment)
Agriculture (e.g. robotic harvesting, crop optimization)
Finance (e.g. fraud detection, loan decision support systems)
Military (e.g. automated weapons, cybersecurity for data protection)
Law enforcement (e.g. predictive policing to forecast areas where crime is likely and dispatch police units, face recognition in public places)
Environmental (e.g. climate prediction, energy harvesting forecast)
Transportation (e.g. self-driving vehicles)
Manufacturing industry (e.g. demand forecasting, robotics)
Human resource management (e.g. CV screening, workforce planning)
13.How important are the following measures to increase your trust in AI? Please use the five-point scale to plot your answer.
Very Important
Important
Moderately Important
Of Little Importance
Not important at all
A set of laws enforced by a national authority which guarantees ethical standards and social responsibility in the application of AI.
Voluntary certifications released by trusted and competent agencies which guarantee ethical standards and social responsibility in the application of AI.
Having independent expert entities that monitor the use and misuse of AI in society, including the public sector, and inform citizens.
The adoption and application of a self-regulated code of conduct or a set of ethical guidelines when developing or using AI products
The provision of clear and transparent information by the provider that describes the purpose, limitations, and data usage of the AI product
The creation of design teams promoting diversity and social inclusion (e.g. gender wise, different expertise, ethnicity, etc) and the consultation of different stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle of the AI products
14.How much do you trust the following entities in ensuring that AI is in the best interest of the public? Please use the five-point scale to plot your answer
A lot
Somewhat
So and so
Not so much
Not at all
National Governments and public authorities
European Union (including European Commission/European Parliament)
Universities and research centres
Consumer associations, trade unions and civil society organisations
Tech companies developing AI products
Social media companies
15.Opinions About AI-enabled Wearable Devices

AI-enabled Wearables Devices are computer or electronic powered devices such as clothing, earphones, shoes, socks, smartwatches, wristbands, patches, and glasses. AI-enabled Wearables Devices are considered smart because they have advanced functions, including some like smartphones.

How would you describe your attitude towards AI-enabled Wearable Devices?(Required.)
16.How familiar are you with AI-enabled Wearable Devices?(Required.)
17.Do you own a smart wearable device?(Required.)
18.Consider the following list of wearable devices, please select which ones you think may incorporate AI.(Required.)
19.Which of the following features should you consider in using AI-enabled wearable devices? Please select all that items and rank them. Please use the five-point scale to plot your answer.
Very Important
Important
Moderately Important
Of Little Importance
Not important at all
User-friendly interface
Attractive design of the device
Battery performance
Accuracy of the functions
Specifications of the device
Sensitivity of the device
Appropriate & timely technical support
Affordability (can buy & own the devices)
Operation Cost (e.g., subscribing)
20.Which of the following aspects should you consider in increasing your trust in AI-enabled wearable devices? Please use the five-point scale to plot your answer.
Very Important
Important
Moderately Important
Of Little Importance
Not important at all
Safety for users
Direct user control (override function for manual setting)
Security & accurate data by service providers
Privacy & data protection by service providers
Risk management & clear identification of responsibility with users’ data
Users’ right to share or not share data from devices
21.How much do you trust the following entities in sharing your data generated from AI-enabled wearable devices? Please use the five-point scale to plot your answer
A lot
Somewhat
So and so
Not so much
Not at all
Your device producers &/or service providers
Your doctors & healthcare professionals
Your wellness coaches/personal trainers
Your carers & family members
Your peers & friends
Research institutions
Insurance companies
Tech community developing similar devices
22.How likely are you to use wearable devices for the following purposes? Please use the five-point scale to plot your answer
Very likely
Likely
Don’t know
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Healthcare & wellness (early warning, monitoring, local treatment, instruction…)
Safety & security (tracking, raising alarm, identity recognition, GPS…)
Fitness & sports (training/coaching, monitoring, local sharing, interactive…)
Gaming & novelty (entertainment, gaming, immersive experience…)
Lifestyle & fashion (interactive, social media, display, decorative, personal shopping…)
23.To what extent do you agree that having a better education on what AI is, as well as its current and future uses, including the AI-enable wearable devices, would improve your trust in it?(Required.)
24.Your employment situation:(Required.)
25.What is your highest level of formal education?(Required.)
26.Where do you live mainly?
27.If you were to describe your digital skills, how would you define yourself:(Required.)
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