Mar 10, 2025
Hikayat - Interactive Stories to Learn AI Safety
Chaitanya Mittal, Masah Arar, Nermeen Rizwan, Saima Tariq Khan
Summary
This paper presents an interactive, scenario-based learning approach to raise public awareness of AI risks and promote responsible AI development. By leveraging Hikayat, traditional Arab storytelling, the project engages non-technical audiences, emphasizing the ethical and societal implications of AI, such as privacy, fraud, deepfakes, and existential threats. The platform, built with React and a flexible Markdown content system, features multi-path narratives, decision tracking, and resource libraries to foster critical thinking and ethical decision-making. User feedback indicates positive engagement, with improved AI literacy and ethical awareness. Future work aims to expand scenarios, enhance accessibility, and integrate real-world tools, further supporting AI governance and responsible development.
Cite this work:
@misc {
title={
Hikayat - Interactive Stories to Learn AI Safety
},
author={
Chaitanya Mittal, Masah Arar, Nermeen Rizwan, Saima Tariq Khan
},
date={
3/10/25
},
organization={Apart Research},
note={Research submission to the research sprint hosted by Apart.},
howpublished={https://apartresearch.com}
}