Conceptualization of Victimization in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Cybercrime Victimization to AI Victimization

Abstract

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 which is marked using AI by individuals and society has brings ambivalence to everyday life, not only positive benefits but also the impact of victimization related to AI which continues to increase. However, the phenomenon of AI Victimization (VAI) has not been researched more deeply outside of AI- related cybercrime. This research aims to investigate the dynamics of interaction between users and AI structures in daily life practices, especially the implications of VAI in social, business, and political practices. Using a qualitative approach through interviews with victims and related experts, as well as analysis of various related articles. The analysis results reveal that VAI is a product of user relationship patterns and dynamic AI structures in daily life practices. The presence of endogenous and exogenous factors that influence include, among others, dependence on AI technology, vulnerability of data and personal characteristics, situational compulsions due to AI-related policies, and system obligations in various AI models. The implication of this research is the need for new, in-depth legal policies regarding the development, implementation, and use of AI, as well as cross-disciplinary collaboration to overcome the complexity and risks associated with the use of AI. It is hoped that ongoing research in the field of victimology related to VAI can provide an ethical basis for protecting and serving victims in the increasingly advanced digital era.