Artificial Intelligence (AI); Media Content Generation; Cultural Identity; Deepfake Technology; Algorithmic Influence; Audience Trust; Digital Ethics; Arab Media; AI Literacy; Information Authenticity

<p><span style="font-size: medium;">As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies rapidly integrate into cultural and media content production, questions arise about how the Arab public perceives, trusts, and engages with AI-generated content. This study investigates the perceptions of 500 participants from across the Arab world through a structured survey focusing on awareness, trust, cultural values, and the influence of algorithms on media behavior.