A Study on Generation X Users' AIGC Information Fact-Checking Behavior

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jnme.202610207

Author(s)

Jinkai Cao

Affiliation(s)

Sichuan Communication of Media University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Abstract

The rapid advancement of AI technology has significantly transformed people's lifestyles. Many individuals actively seek information from social media platforms, yet this trend is accompanied by a proliferation of AI-generated misinformation intermingled with authentic content. Generation X, while not digital natives, remains accustomed to obtaining information through social media. Compared to Generation Z, Generation X exhibits relatively weaker awareness and capabilities for verifying and evaluating misinformation, frequently becoming victims of such content. Therefore, studying Generation X's AIGC information verification behavior on social platforms has become crucial. Current research on AIGC primarily focuses on the generation mechanisms and dissemination pathways of misinformation, forming diverse governance approaches such as technical identification and platform regulation. However, studies addressing age-specific differences remain scarce. This paper investigates the factors influencing Generation X's AIGC information verification behavior. The study first analyzes generational differences in Generation X's digital literacy and information consumption habits, exploring their cognitive levels and risk perception characteristics regarding AIGC information. It then reveals the triggering factors, decision-making logic, and tool/strategy preferences underlying Generation X users' AIGC fact-checking behaviors. Concurrently, it examines the moderating role of AIGC information attributes and the external driving effects of social context and platform mechanisms on verification behaviors. The findings not only deepen generational information behavior theory but also provide practical insights for enhancing Generation X users' AIGC information literacy and optimizing platform information governance.

Keywords

Generation X; Aigc Information; Fact-Checking Behavior; Generational Characteristics; Digital Literacy

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