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A Maslow-Inspired Hierarchy of Engagement with AI Model
Madara Ogot
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.07032 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.07032

A Maslow-Inspired Hierarchy of Engagement with AI Model
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) across industry, government, and education highlights the urgent need for robust frameworks to conceptualise and guide engagement. This paper introduces the Hierarchy of Engagement with AI model, a novel maturity framework inspired by Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The model conceptualises AI adoption as a progression through eight levels, beginning with initial exposure and basic understanding and culminating in ecosystem collaboration and …