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Caritas et veritas 2026, 16(1):56-75 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2026.007

Artificial Intelligence and Social Diversity: Demographic Aspects and Security Challenges

Ivana Olecká1, Josef Smolík2
1 Police Academy of the Czech Republic in Prague, Faculty of Security and Law, Department of Criminology, Lhotecká 559/7, 143 01 Praha 4, Czech Republic
Police Academy of the Czech Republic in Prague, Faculty of Security Management, Department of Security Studies, Lhotecká 559/7, 143 01 Praha 4, Czech Republic

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly shaping everyday life. This study examined patterns of AI use in the Czech Republic and their relationship with demographic factors. A representative sample of 521 respondents aged 15 and above was surveyed between March and June 2024 using online and assisted interviews. Key variables included gender, age (adolescence/early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood, old age), and highest level of education (elementary, vocational, secondary, tertiary). Results show that intensive use of AI accounts is limited: only a small proportion of respondents use AI daily or very frequently, while roughly one-third use AI occasionally or rarely. Translation tools were the most widely adopted category (≈32%), followed by text generation tools (≈22%). Use of grammar checkers, image generators, and automotive AI remains marginal. Gender was not significantly associated with AI use. Age and education were significant predictors: younger and middle-aged adults reported higher engagement with text generation and translation tools, whereas older adults and seniors showed lower adoption and more concerns about AI. Similarly, higher education was associated with more frequent use, while vocationally trained respondents were less engaged and more apprehensive. These findings highlight that age and education are key determinants of AI adoption. Barriers such as uncertainty, limited knowledge, and fears of technology limit broader engagement. From a security perspective, uneven adoption and varying digital competencies pose challenges for safe and responsible AI use, underscoring the need for targeted educational interventions to reduce risks associat ed with misinformation, privacy breaches, and unequal access to AI benefits.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI adoption, digital literacy, demographic factors, age differences, education level, technology use, AI tools, social diversity, security challenges

Received: October 24, 2025; Revised: January 31, 2026; Accepted: February 5, 2026; Published: July 2, 2026  Show citation

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