Tracing the evolution of AI: conceptualization of artificial intelligence in mass media discourse

• Published in: Information discovery and delivery Vol. 48; no. 3; pp. 137 - 149
• Main Authors: Zhai, Yujia, Yan, Jiaqi, Zhang, Hezhao, Lu, Wei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley Emerald Publishing Limited 13.08.2020; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Algorithms; Artificial intelligence; News media; Perceptions; Pessimism; News coverage; Conceptualization; New technology; Mass media; Public perception; Artificial intelligence

Purpose This study/paper aims to understand the public perceptions of AI through mass media discourse. In the past few years, significant progress has been made in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The benefits of AI are obvious, but there is still huge uncertainty and controversy over the...