AI x Media Literacy: A Communication Problem?

Activity: Talk or presentationContributed talkscience-to-public

Description

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in the media. General interest and awareness regarding artificial intelligence (AI) has increased strongly. Therefore, media coverage of AI has become more and more prominent. But what image of AI is transmitted to the public through the media? What aspects do media focus on, what are the images transmitted? What are the possible effects on social perception of AI? The panel will discuss what typical media narratives and their impact on recipients of AI are, reflects on how to inform and communicate responsibly about AI and thinks of ways to increase public AI Literacy.
Period11 Sept 2021
Event titleArs Electronica Festival 2021
Event typeConference
LocationAustriaShow on map

Fields of science

  • 202035 Robotics
  • 102013 Human-computer interaction
  • 501002 Applied psychology
  • 501012 Media psychology
  • 102001 Artificial intelligence
  • 508016 Science communication
  • 509026 Digitalisation research

JKU Focus areas

  • Digital Transformation