The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Preservation of Saudi Cultural Heritage Among the Younger Generation: A Posthumanist Perspective

Rehab Tharwat ABD EL Ghani Abo Bakr; Wafa Abdullah Alazmi; Fay Salem Aloudah; Ghala Mohammed Alghamdi; Aisha Salah Alkhater; Aisha Adel AL Thiker Allah; Latifah Omar Al-subaie

doi:10.63332/joph.v6i4.4160

Authors

Rehab Tharwat ABD EL Ghani Abo Bakr Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology, College of Arts, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Wafa Abdullah Alazmi Student at the College of Arts, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Fay Salem Aloudah Student at the College of Arts, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Ghala Mohammed Alghamdi Student at the College of Arts, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Aisha Salah Alkhater Student at the College of Arts, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Aisha Adel AL Thiker Allah Student at the College of Arts, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Latifah Omar Al-subaie Student at the College of Arts, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63332/joph.v6i4.4160

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Cultural Heritage, Saudi Heritage, Posthumanism, Digital Preservation, Heritage Conservation, Youth Engagement, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, AI Applications

Abstract

This study investigates the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in preserving Saudi cultural heritage among the younger generation, with a particular focus on university students. As technology evolves rapidly, the integration of AI into cultural preservation presents new opportunities for safeguarding both tangible and intangible heritage. The study evaluates students' awareness of Saudi heritage and their perceptions of AI's potential to contribute to its preservation. A descriptive survey was administered to 840 students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The findings reveal a moderate level of awareness of cultural heritage among students, coupled with a generally positive perception of AI’s role in heritage preservation. However, challenges such as concerns about the authenticity of AI-driven preservation methods and the high costs associated with AI technologies were also identified. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing AI integration in cultural heritage education, fostering the use of digital tools to engage youth, and addressing ethical concerns regarding AI applications in cultural conservation.