TITLE:
AI Readiness and Personality
AUTHORS:
Adrian Furnham, Stephen Cuppello, David S. Semmelink
KEYWORDS:
AI Readiness, Personality, Intelligence, Curiosity, Competitiveness
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.17 No.4,
April
1,
2026
ABSTRACT: This research examines individual differences in readiness for artificial intelligence (AI). Across two studies, we developed and validated an Artificial Intelligence Readiness Scale and investigated its psychological correlates. Study 1 focused on scale construction and demonstrated satisfactory internal reliability and validity. Study 2 examined associations between AI readiness, a DISC-based behavioural style assessment (PPA), personality (HPTI), trait emotional intelligence (TEIQue), and cognitive ability (GIA). Correlational analyses indicated that AI readiness was related to both personality and intelligence; however, regression analyses showed that Curiosity (Openness) and Competitiveness (low Agreeableness) were the most consistent predictors. Implications of these findings are discussed.