[Commlist] Call for Chapters: "Understanding Generative AI in a Cultural Context: Artificial Myths and Human Realities"

Erkan Saka started a project with graduate students that is becoming an 
edited volume. With an ethnographic sensibility, they are conducting 
research and collecting case studies on generative AI usage in different 
fields. The volume will be interdisciplinary, but communication and 
media studies will play a central role, so scholars here are more than 
welcome. No payment from the authors will be required.


This edited volume, "Understanding Generative AI in a Cultural Context: 
Artificial Myths and Human Realities" 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 
these technologies are influenced by cultural contexts 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 
understand the interplay between AI and cultural phenomena 
comprehensively. An ethnographic sensibility will cover all approaches 
and methods used.


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.


    Recommended Topics

Here are some recommended topics, but you can offer a different topic.


- 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


    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



If you are interested, please drop Erkan a line at 
(erkan.saka /at/ bilgi.edu.tr) <mailto:(erkan.saka /at/ bilgi.edu.tr)>or 
(sakaerka /at/ gmail.com) <mailto:(sakaerka /at/ gmail.com)>


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