Mapping the sociotechnical imaginaries of generative AI in UK, US, Chinese and Indian newspapers
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Generative artificial intelligence (AI) visions differ globally. While the UK and US focus on AI risks like job loss, China and India emphasize AI
Area Of Science
- Sociology of technology
- Media studies
- Artificial intelligence studies
Background
- Public discourse on generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents polarized views, ranging from utopian to dystopian.
- Understanding societal perceptions of AI's impact is crucial for navigating its integration.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine and map the diverse and contested visions of generative AI's societal impact using the concept of AI imaginary.
- To quantitatively analyze media representations of generative AI across different countries.
Main Methods
- Utilized Cave and Dihal's conceptual framework for analyzing AI imaginary.
- Employed a quantitative methodology involving content analysis and computational topic modeling.
- Analyzed newspaper data from the United Kingdom, United States, China, and India.
Main Results
- Significant differences in media representations of generative AI were found across the analyzed countries.
- The United Kingdom and United States exhibited more dystopian narratives, focusing on workforce displacement and misinformation.
- China and India displayed more utopian narratives, emphasizing technological leadership, economic growth, and social advancement.
Conclusions
- Media framing of generative AI's societal impact is not uniform globally.
- Comparative analysis of sociotechnical imaginaries is essential for understanding AI's diverse perceived futures.
- The study provides tools for future cross-cultural research on AI perceptions.
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