The Negative Social Effects of Using Artificial Intelligence Programs and Applications on the Smartphone - A Cultural Study in Digital Sociology

Abstract

The study aimed to find out “the negative social effects of using artificial intelligence programs and applications on the smartphone from the point of view of Ajman University students in light of some variables: the type of programs used, the number of hours and periods of daily use,” and was applied to a sample of (307) using the electronic form.  She found that Ajman University students use more than one program and application on their smartphones at a greater rate than using a specific program and application, and it was less used for film programs and applications. D shows statistically significant differences in the measure and dimensions of the negative social effects of using smartphone applications attributed to the variable type of programs and applications in favor of the gaming and chat application except for after isolation.  And for the variable of the number of hours of use of applications in favor of 7 hours or more, and there are no differences due to the variable periods of use (morning, evening, more than once) except after social problems. It recommended educating young people about the importance of using smartphone applications and programs as one of the developments of technological globalization, activating the role of social sciences and qualifying and training social workers  and youth workers on how to deal with and reduce the negative effects of these applications and any new developments of  technological globalization and  harnessing them for their benefit and the interest of society.