Trust in AI-augmented design: Applying structural equation modeling to AI-augmented design acceptance

With the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2.0, computers are now equipped with new creative capabilities and are playing an increasingly significant role in design. The use of AI augmentation has the potential to enhance design performance, however, there is limited research on the acceptance of AI-augmented design. The research gap under consideration in this study is addressed by presenting an acceptance model designed for AI-augmented design. This model integrates a range of variables including perceived privacy risk, enjoyment, perceived value, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived behavioral control, social influence, and behavioral intention. The proposed model was validated through a questionnaire survey of 249 designers in China.The results reveal that enjoyment, perceived value, perceived ease of use, perceived behavioral control, and social influence have a significant positive impact on users' intention to use AI augmented design, while perceived privacy risk has a significant negative impact. Perceived value was found to mediate the relationship between enjoyment and behavioral intention, while perceived behavioral control play a mediation role in the relationship between social influence and behavioral intention.In conclusion, this study highlights the variables that influence the acceptance of AI-augmented design and provides valuable insights into the potential benefits and drawbacks of integrating AI technologies in design. The proposed acceptance model serves as a framework for future research in this area and can guide the development of more user-friendly and effective AI-augmented design tools and technologies.