Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Virtual Assistants and their Effect on Human Productivity and Laziness: Study on Students of Delhi-NCR (India) & Fujairah (UAE)

This study investigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on decision-making, laziness, and privacy concerns among university students of Delhi NCR (India) and Fujairah (UAE). As AI technologies are increasingly adopted in various sectors, including education, to tackle contemporary challenges, there is a growing investment in AI, projected to reach USD 253.82 million between 2021 and 2025. However, while researchers and institutions worldwide praise the positive role of AI, this study sheds light on the concerns associated with its implementation. This study utilizes a qualitative methodology employing PLS-Smart for data analysis. The primary data was collected from 315 students representing various universities in Delhi NCR (India) and Fujairah (UAE). The sample was drawn using purposive sampling techniques from the population. The findings of the data analysis demonstrate that artificial intelligence (AI) has a significant impact on human decision-making, laziness, and security and privacy concerns. The results indicate that 68.9% of human laziness, 68.6% of personal privacy and security issues, and 27.7% of the loss of decision-making can be attributed to the influence of AI in Delhi and Fujairah. Notably, human laziness emerges as the most affected area due to artificial intelligence..