Exploring the Impact of Responsible Artificial Intelligence on Creativity: The Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Enhancing Government Performance in Qatar

Abstract

This study addresses a contemporary topic represented in “Responsible Artificial Intelligence” and its relationship with “Creative Performance” in government institutions in the State of Qatar, while analyzing the mediating role played by “Entrepreneurial Leadership.” This study comes in light of the accelerating global trends toward adopting artificial intelligence technologies in the governmental sector, contributing to improving service quality and achieving digital transformation, as emphasized in Qatar National Vision 2030. The descriptive-analytical method was used, relying on a quantitative survey through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 150 leaders in the Qatari governmental sector who met specific knowledge and job-related criteria. The questionnaire covered three main variables: Responsible AI (RAI) with its four dimensions (accountability, responsibility, transparency, and ethical empathy), Entrepreneurial Leadership (ELD), and Creative Performance (INNP). The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via AMOS 22 to test direct and indirect hypotheses. The results showed no statistically significant direct relationship between Responsible AI and Creative Performance, while a strong positive relationship was found between Responsible AI and Entrepreneurial Leadership, as well as between Entrepreneurial Leadership and Creative Performance. The analysis confirmed a full mediation effect of Entrepreneurial Leadership in the relationship between Responsible AI and Creative Performance, meaning that the effect of AI is only achieved through an effective leadership channel. The study concluded that the ethical use of technology, represented solely by Responsible AI, is insufficient to achieve institutional creativity unless activated by conscious entrepreneurial leadership capable of transforming technological capabilities into innovative solutions. The study recommends empowering government leaders through leadership development programs focused on entrepreneurship and innovation, and establishing clear regulatory frameworks for Responsible AI that enhance trust and creativity within government institutions.