Being human means being capable of solving moral challenges. Yet, just as there exists the pain of thinking, there is pain of decision-making and humanity seems to be on a quest of shifting that responsibility to AI, seeking relief from the very weight that defines human experience. We thought technological progress was needed for humans to flourish, but it seems we use it to … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Agentic Shift
Artificial Intelligence
Navigating the Digital Era: Media Literacy in the Age of AI
In today’s media landscape, media literacy has become a crucial skill for navigating the waves of information bombarding us from all directions. The fast progress of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have raised the need of understanding how AI shapes and influences the media we consume. AI algorithms control how we experience much of the media we consume … [Read more...] about Navigating the Digital Era: Media Literacy in the Age of AI
Media Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Increasingly, information that shapes our understanding of the world is being generated and distributed by Artificial Intelligence (AI), an anonymous, technologically based neural network machine learning model that employs ChatGPT to assimilate content. ChatGPT is a large language model developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) … [Read more...] about Media Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Media Education Approach
**Reprinted with author's permission** For further writing on media education and related issues, see David Buckingham's website: www.davidbuckingham.net What are the implications of artificial intelligence for media educators, and for the media themselves? Last weekend, a letter by a group of British headteachers was published in … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Media Education Approach
The Concerns of Artificial Intelligence
The history of visual media has demonstrated that the truth does not lie in a plain image. A picture speaks louder than words; it can also tell lies. Artificial intelligence is increasingly illustrating disinformation. As technology has made advancements, it has been harder than ever to distinguish between photos depicting the truth and photos intended to distribute … [Read more...] about The Concerns of Artificial Intelligence
Is AI ready to takeover?
"I haven't written anything for myself this semester, and I still have A’s in all my classes,” said an anonymous college student. How could this be possible? It is all due to a new AI technology– ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an intelligent chatbot that employs AI technology. It has the ability to generate basically anything prompted a command. It can do things such as write essays … [Read more...] about Is AI ready to takeover?
Snapchat’s “My AI”
In February of 2023, Snapchat released the new artificial intelligence powered chat box “My AI” to subscribers of Snapchat Plus. The feedback has been nothing but negative. The chat box, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT feature, functions to offer up appropriate answers to any question that a user asks. According to Snapchat’s CEO, Evan Spiegel, the chat box intends to … [Read more...] about Snapchat’s “My AI”
Cover Art: A Human Algorithmic Collaboration
The title of a given artwork can be particularly revealing. It can reveal the work’s medium, divulge the art’s epoch, or even give insight into the artist’s inspirations. The title of the cover image for the Journal of Media Literacy’s “Human Algorithmic Question” issue is likewise telling. At first glance, “Art by MidJourney with prompting and curation by Scott Werner and Safa … [Read more...] about Cover Art: A Human Algorithmic Collaboration
Lifelong Learning Culture Demands “Multidimensional Literacy”
Some generations grew up hearing from their parents that if they chose to pursue a career in Medicine or Law, they would carry the "burden" of studying for the rest of their lives. Times have changed; nowadays it must not be considered a “burden.” Today, lifelong learning is the watchword for any citizen and for the development of nations; moreover, it cannot be seen as a … [Read more...] about Lifelong Learning Culture Demands “Multidimensional Literacy”