How long does this quiz take?

It takes about 6-8 minutes to complete this quiz.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

What are the core dimensions of AI worry measured by this test?

This quiz assesses your anxiety across four main areas: learning new AI systems, fear of job replacement, concerns about AI misuse, and discomfort with humanoid and autonomous AI.

How is AI worry different from general anxiety?

While related, AI worry specifically focuses on the fear and stress induced by artificial intelligence and its societal impact, going beyond general anxiety to include concerns like technological dependency and job displacement.

Check your fear and apprehension about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence with this psychological test.

AI Anxiety Scale

Are you comfortable with the rise of modern technological advancements? Measure your AI-related anxiety here.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Reviewed by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Worry refers to the stress and apprehension you may feel regarding the rapid advancements of AI and its potential consequences for your life. This concern is often fueled by fears of job loss, the ethical implications of AI systems, privacy breaches, and a general loss of human control over technology. While a healthy amount of skepticism is wise, excessive AI worry can lead to significant distress and a desire to avoid new AI-driven tools.

In our increasingly automated world, recognizing and addressing your level of AI worry is crucial for both personal and professional well-being. Unacknowledged fears can make it challenging to adapt to new workplace tools or feel overwhelmed by technological change. If you find yourself experiencing persistent worry or total avoidance when faced with AI-related topics, it may be time to assess your feelings.

The AI Worry Test is designed to provide you with a clearer picture of how you feel about AI. It measures four core areas of concern: apprehension about learning new AI systems, anxiety around job displacement, fear of AI misuse/malfunction, and general discomfort with the social integration of AI. To explore other related concerns, you may also be interested in our Anxiety Sensitivity Test or Doomscrolling Scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: It takes about 6-8 minutes to complete this quiz.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all AI Anxiety Scale answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your AI Anxiety Scale results may have changed.
What are the core dimensions of AI worry measured by this test?: This quiz assesses your anxiety across four main areas: learning new AI systems, fear of job replacement, concerns about AI misuse, and discomfort with humanoid and autonomous AI.
How is AI worry different from general anxiety?: While related, AI worry specifically focuses on the fear and stress induced by artificial intelligence and its societal impact, going beyond general anxiety to include concerns like technological dependency and job displacement.

AI Anxiety Scale: Take The Test

Step 1: Rate Your AI-Related Concerns

For each statement, indicate how much you agree on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. I am uncomfortable around AI that looks like a human.

2. Learning all the specific features of an AI application feels overwhelming.

3. Taking a formal course about the creation or function of AI makes me feel nervous.

4. I am afraid an AI might malfunction and cause an undesirable or dangerous outcome.

5. The thought of becoming dependent on an AI and losing some of my cognitive skills is disturbing.

6. Learning to utilize a new AI tool generates feelings of anxiety in me.

7. I believe AI has the potential to replace human workers on a large scale.

8. I feel a general sense of unease when exposed to discussions or images of humanoid AI.

9. Mastering the special functions tied to an AI product makes me anxious.

10. I feel anxious when I have to learn how a new AI system works.

11. Trying to keep up with the latest advancements in AI technology makes me stressed.

12. The process of interacting with an AI tool for the first time causes me worry.

13. Reading an instruction manual or guide for an AI program is intimidating.

14. I worry that utilizing AI tools will lead to me becoming overly reliant on them.

15. I am afraid that the widespread use of AI will make people less motivated or lazy.

16. I am concerned that AI will result in a decrease in the number of jobs available for humans.

17. The idea of a robot taking over a person's current job is a real fear for me.

18. I feel anxious when thinking about how an AI system might be abused or used unethically.

19. I am concerned that an AI system could become autonomous and operate outside of human control.

20. The possibility of various problems or complications associated with AI technology worries me.

21. I find the appearance of humanoid robots to be frightening.

22. I am afraid that AI will make it difficult to distinguish between human and computer-generated communication.

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your AI Anxiety Scale Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

Wang, Y. Y., & Wang, Y. S. (2019). Development and validation of an artificial intelligence anxiety scale: an initial application in predicting motivated learning behavior. Interactive Learning Environments, 30(4), 619–634. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2019.1674887.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.