The Fourth Industrial Revolution, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), has had a profound impact on society, raising concerns about its implications and ethical considerations. The emergence of text generative AI tools like ChatGPT has further intensified concerns regarding ethics, security, privacy, and copyright. This study aims to examine the perceptions of individuals in different information flow categorizations toward AI. The results reveal key themes in participant-supplied definitions of AI and the fourth industrial revolution, emphasizing the replication of human intelligence, machine learning, automation, and the integration of digital technologies. Participants expressed concerns about job replacement, privacy invasion, and inaccurate information provided by AI. However, they also recognized the benefits of AI, such as solving complex problems and increasing convenience. Views on government involvement in shaping the fourth industrial revolution varied, with some advocating for strict regulations and others favoring support and development. The anticipated changes brought by the fourth industrial revolution include automation, potential job impacts, increased social disconnect, and reliance on technology. Understanding these perceptions is crucial for effectively managing the challenges and opportunities associated with AI in the evolving digital landscape.

翻译：第四次工业革命，特别是人工智能，已对社会产生深远影响，引发了对其伦理影响与潜在风险的担忧。以ChatGPT为代表的文本生成式人工智能工具的兴起，进一步加剧了伦理、安全、隐私及版权等方面的顾虑。本研究旨在探究处于不同信息流分类中的个体对人工智能的认知。研究结果揭示了参与者在定义人工智能与第四次工业革命时呈现的核心主题，强调了对人类智能的复制、机器学习、自动化以及数字技术整合等要素。参与者表达了对岗位替代、隐私侵犯及人工智能提供不准确信息的担忧，但也认可了人工智能在解决复杂问题与提升便利性方面的优势。对于政府在塑造第四次工业革命中的作用，意见呈现分歧：部分参与者主张严格监管，另一些则倾向于支持与发展。第四次工业革命带来的预期变化包括自动化、潜在就业影响、社会疏离感加剧及对技术依赖的加深。理解这些认知对于在数字变革浪潮中有效应对人工智能所伴随的挑战与机遇至关重要。