Adaptation and Social Readiness Strategies in the Face of Rapid Advances in AI Technology.

Ulfia Rhodhotul Jannah

Authors

Ulfia Rhodhotul Jannah Universitas Islam Negri Kiai Haji Ahmad Siddiq Jember, Indonesia, Indonesia Author

Keywords:

Social Adaptation, Social Readiness, AI Technology, Collective Learning, Digital Communities

Abstract

The rapid development of AI technology has changed the patterns of social interaction, work, and daily life of the Indonesian people, but not all layers have the same readiness, resulting in existential anxiety as well as opportunities for social progress. This ethnographic research aims to describe and analyze in depth how adaptation strategies are built and social readiness is formed in a society that continues to change due to AI, thus providing a practical picture to face and use technology responsibly. With a purposively selected sample of 70 respondents from various layers (freelancers, housewives, online drivers, teachers, the elderly, etc.), data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations in the digital-offline community, and documentation of daily activities. The results show that AI adaptation is collective, with peer-to-peer learning in communities (WA groups, forums, and social gatherings) as the most effective strategy; the majority of respondents have integrated AI as an "assistant" or "friend" despite still being accompanied by work anxiety, while the main obstacles are literacy inequalities, infrastructure, and ethics-privacy issues. In conclusion, true social readiness depends on the power of the community as a safe space for learning together. The implication is that AI literacy policies must be based on local communities, inclusive, and integrated with cultural values so that AI transformation strengthens solidarity and humanity in Indonesia.

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