This study investigates student perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI). The study analyzed four independent variables -- age, gender, school, and employment -- to predict students' level of readiness to adopt AI within an educational setting. Using an instrument with two constructs, data was collected from a diverse, multicultural group of students within a community college in the northeastern U.S. The findings showed that age, gender, and school are significant predictors of readiness, while employment was not a significant predictor. Additionally, the findings showed no significant interaction effect between age and employment on readiness. The implications of the findings are discussed, and recommendations for further research are provided. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]