This thesis highlights the importance of understanding and perception of artificial intelligence among children. Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding and becoming accessible to almost everyone, regardless of age. Therefore, it was crucial to investigate how young people perceive these new technologies. The focus is on analyzing artificial intelligence awareness and the influence of education and social factors. To achieve this goal, a focus group was conducted with 40 elementary school students, along with a secondary analysis of relevant research. These methods provided significant data divided into five themes, offering insight into the thinking of children. These themes are children's understanding of artificial intelligence, children's perception of artificial intelligence, children's learning of artificial intelligence, their own experiences with artificial intelligence and attitude of parents towards artificial intelligence. The findings indicate significant differences in the understanding of artificial intelligence technologies among young people, suggesting the need for universally accessible educational programs. The perception of artificial intelligence technologies among primary school students is predominantly positive, with a notable influence from parents and media. These findings serve as a reference for further research on the perception of artificial intelligence.
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