Could AI be used to detect when a human is picking survey response options randomly?
AI is probably not the best tool for this job.  Several classical techniques in survey design include:

Consistency check: ask the same question in several ways, spread out across the survey, and check if they've answered consistently.

Open-ended questions: ask an open-ended question, see if they write nonsense or the bare minimum.

Attention check questions: e.g., &quot;What is your favorite color?  Regardless of your favorite color, please pick the second option.&quot;  Beware that these are controversial and have pros and cons.

Recruitment: recruit subjects who are less likely to try to cheat you.  Pay them a reasonable wage for their time.


My experience is that it is easy to be overly worried about respondents answering dishonestly; if you follow basic good practices, the overwhelming majority of respondents will try to be helpful and won't try to cheat you.