Introduction

This edited volume explores the nuanced interactions between artificial intelligence (AI), cultural dynamics, and communication practices within the digital landscape. The publication will offer a multidisciplinary examination of how generative AI technologies are reshaping the contours of digital life, focusing on how cultural contexts influence these technologies and how they, in turn, influence cultural and communicative practices. The collection will feature diverse methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives, ranging from empirical studies to theoretical analyses, to comprehensively understand the interplay between AI and cultural phenomena. An ethnographic sensibility will cover all approaches and methods used.

Objective

The book has four primary objectives: 1. Informing Policy and Practice: The insights provided will be valuable for policymakers and practitioners as they navigate the ethical, cultural, and communicative implications of AI technologies, offering grounded data and analyses to inform better regulatory and implementation practices. 2- Enhancing Public Understanding: This volume will also play a crucial role in educating the general public about the operations and implications of artificial intelligence in daily life. The book will help readers gain a more nuanced understanding of AI’s role in shaping contemporary culture and communication by demystifying how AI technologies function and are integrated into cultural and communicative practices. It aims to bridge the knowledge gap between AI experts and the general public, fostering more informed discussions and opinions regarding AI’s ethical and societal impacts. This increased awareness will empower individuals to critically engage with and respond to the rapid developments in AI technology that influence their social environments and personal interactions. 3. Advancing Theoretical Frameworks: By integrating theories of communication and cultural studies with AI technology studies, the volume will contribute to developing new theoretical frameworks that account for the role of technology in society. 4. Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration: By bridging disciplines such as cultural studies, communication, sociology, computer science, and media studies, the book will encourage the cross-pollination of ideas and methodologies.

Target Audience

The primary audience for this book includes: 1. Academic Researchers and Scholars: Especially those in the fields of AI, digital communication, cultural studies, and media studies, looking to deepen their understanding of how AI technologies intersect with cultural and communicative practices. 2. Students: Graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying any of the above or related fields who require comprehensive academic material that elucidates the complex dynamics of AI in contemporary culture. 3. Policymakers and Technologists: Individuals involved in regulating digital technologies and AI development, seeking deeper insights into the cultural implications of these technologies to inform policy. 4. Industry Professionals: This includes those in tech development, digital marketing, and game design who need to understand the cultural impacts and ethical considerations of integrating AI into their work. 5. Educational Institutions: Libraries and academic programs that could use this book as a key text in courses related to technology and society.

Recommended Topics

Here are the starting topics in bullet form: – Cultural Nuances in AI Interactions – Anthropomorphism in AI Across Cultures – Ethics of AI in Narrative Gaming – AI-Generated Folklore in Marketing – Language Preservation in the Age of AI – AI’s Role in Modern Political Communication – The Authenticity of AI Influencers – Copyright Issues in AI-Generated Art – AI’s Contribution to Fact-checking Initiatives – AI for Social Good – Impact of Generative AI on Traditional Cultural Expressions – AI and Consumer Behavior – Social and Psychological Impacts of AI – AI and Ethical Decision-Making – Generative AI and Its Discontents – AI in Educational Settings – AI in Gaming Contexts

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 23, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 7, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by August 25, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Understanding Generative AI in a Cultural Context: Artificial Myths and Human Realities. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer-review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery^® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.

Important Dates

June 23, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 7, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
August 25, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
September 29, 2024: Review Results Returned
October 27, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
November 3, 2024: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Erkan Saka
İstanbul Bilgi University
sakaerka@gmail.com (or erkan.saka@bilgi.edu.tr)