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This groundbreaking book demystifies generative AI's transformative impact on media, socio-cultural dynamics, ethics, and policy. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, policymakers, technologists, ethicists, and AI industry leaders.
List of contents
The AuthorFunds and AcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction1. TransformationDefining Transformation
Introduction
Transformation Technology
Data as Oil or Manure
Datafied Society
Definition and Four Waves of AI
Machine Behavior
Socio-technical Systems
Attention Economy
Paraphrasing Maslow
Impact Project
Reflective Art
Conclusion
Scholarly Debates
Strategic Takeaways
2. Generative AIDefining Generative AI
Introduction
Origins of Generative AI
Understanding Generative AI
Mechanics and Models
From Turing Test to Turing Trap
Stochastic Parrots
Societal and Business Impacts
Entertainment and NewsTech
Future of Generative AI
Impact Project
Reflective Art
Conclusion
Scholarly Debates
Strategic Takeaways
3. AI MediaDefining AI Media
Introduction
From Metamedia to AI Media
Convergence of Media and AI
AI and Generative Mediatization
Robot Journalism
Synthetic-Hyper-Immersive Media Extensions
Disinformation and Deepfakes
Recommendation Media and Mind Control
Dangerous Optimism
Impact Project
Reflective Art
Conclusion
Scholarly Debates
Strategic Takeaways
4. UncertaintiesDefining Uncertainties
Introduction
The Nature of Uncertainty
Uncertainty vs. Risk
Innovation and Metareasoning
Challenged Business Models
Societal-Environmental Sustainability
Emotional Intelligence
Predicting Futures
Societal Perception
Impact Project
Reflective Art
Conclusion
Scholarly Debates
Strategic Takeaways
5. EthicsDefining Ethics
Introduction
Generative Morality and AI Ethics
Dual Use Dilemma
Trusted GenAI Principles
Harm and Misuse
Agent Behavior and the Social Contract
(Un)Bias and Generative Colonization
Responsible and Explainable GenAI
Integrative Ethics
Impact Project
Reflective Art
Conclusion
Scholarly Debates
Strategic Takeaways
6. PolicyDefining Policy
Introduction
Governing GenAI
Human-Centered Design
Equity and Human Rights
AI Power Dynamics
Human Labor Market
Creativity and Social Innovation
GenAI for Good
Contrasting AI Policies and Strategies
Impact Project
Reflective Art
Conclusion
Scholarly Debates
Strategic Takeaways
Conclusion GlossaryReferencesIndex
About the author
Katalin Feher is an Associate Professor at the Ludovika University of Public Service, Hungary, and a Horizon Europe NGI Professor at Concordia University, Canada, specializing in generative AI, AI media, and AI ethics. Her research includes responsible and explainable AI and also focuses on AI's societal impacts and governance.
