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The societal role of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), is often shaped by sociocultural narratives. This study examines how U.S. news media construct narratives about the efficacy of generative AI (GenAI), using ChatGPT in…

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In the rapidly evolving domain of artificial intelligence, chatbots have emerged as a potent tool for various applications ranging from e-commerce to healthcare. This research delves into the intricacies of chatbot technology, from its…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-11-17 Feriel Khennouche , Youssef Elmir , Nabil Djebari , Yassine Himeur , Abbes Amira

There are obvious benefits to integrating generative AI (artificial intelligence) into language learning and teaching. Those include using AI as a language tutor, creating learning materials, or assessing learner output. However, due to how…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-10-21 Robert Godwin-Jones`

In this work we investigate how children ages 5-12 perceive, understand, and use generative AI models such as a text-based LLMs ChatGPT and a visual-based model DALL-E. Generative AI is newly being used widely since chatGPT. Children are…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-05-24 Eliza Kosoy , Soojin Jeong , Anoop Sinha , Alison Gopnik , Tanya Kraljic

The Generative AI Ethics Playbook provides guidance for identifying and mitigating risks of machine learning systems across various domains, including natural language processing, computer vision, and generative AI. This playbook aims to…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-01-22 Jessie J. Smith , Wesley Hanwen Deng , William H. Smith , Maarten Sap , Nicole DeCario , Jesse Dodge

The ethical implications and potentials for misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence are increasingly worrying topics. This paper explores how easily the default ethical guardrails of ChatGPT, using its latest customization features,…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-07-24 Alessio Buscemi , Daniele Proverbio

This work examines how leading generative artificial intelligence companies construct and communicate the concept of "safety" through public-facing documents. Drawing on critical discourse analysis, we analyze a corpus of corporate…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2026-02-10 Ankolika De , Gabriel Lima , Yixin Zou

In recent years, large language models have been responsible for great advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). ChatGPT in particular, an AI chatbot developed and recently released by OpenAI, has taken the field to the next…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2026-04-09 Raphaël Khoury , Anderson R. Avila , Jacob Brunelle , Baba Mamadou Camara

To responsibly develop Generative AI (GenAI) products, it is critical to define the scope of acceptable inputs and outputs. What constitutes a "safe" response is an actively debated question. Academic work puts an outsized focus on…

Generative AI systems are increasingly assisting and acting on behalf of end users in practical settings, from digital shopping assistants to next-generation autonomous cars. In this context, safety is no longer about blocking harmful…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2026-05-20 Ravi Pandya , Madison Bland , Duy P. Nguyen , Changliu Liu , Jaime Fernández Fisac , Andrea Bajcsy

Generative AI is transforming higher education, yet systematic evidence on student adoption, usage patterns, and perceived learning impacts remains scarce. Using survey data from a selective U.S. college, we document rapid generative-AI…

General Economics · Economics 2026-04-17 Zara Contractor , Germán Reyes

The release of ChatGPT in 2022 triggered a rapid surge in generative artificial intelligence mobile apps (Gen-AI apps). Despite widespread adoption, little is known about how end users perceive and evaluate these Gen-AI functionalities. We…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-04-30 Buthayna AlMulla , Maram Assi , Safwat Hassan

The advent of generative AI tools has had a profound impact on societies globally, transcending geographical boundaries. Understanding these tools' global reception and utilization is crucial for service providers and policymakers in…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-03-24 Taichi Murayama , Kunihiro Miyazaki , Yasuko Matsubara , Yasushi Sakurai

This paper explores the growing presence of emotionally responsive artificial intelligence through a critical and interdisciplinary lens. Bringing together the voices of early-career researchers from multiple fields, it explores how AI…

Natural Language Generation tools, such as chatbots that can generate human-like conversational text, are becoming more common both for personal and professional use. However, there are concerns about their trustworthiness and ethical…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-10-13 Beatriz Cabrero-Daniel , Andrea Sanagustín Cabrero

Political polling is a multi-billion dollar industry with outsized influence on the societal trajectory of the United States and nations around the world. However, it has been challenged by factors that stress its cost, availability, and…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2023-08-29 Nathan E. Sanders , Alex Ulinich , Bruce Schneier

Recent progress in artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn attention to the technology's transformative potential, including what some see as its prospects for causing large-scale harm. We review two influential arguments purporting to show…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-01-30 Adam Bales , William D'Alessandro , Cameron Domenico Kirk-Giannini

As generative large model capabilities advance, safety concerns become more pronounced in their outputs. To ensure the sustainable growth of the AI ecosystem, it's imperative to undertake a holistic evaluation and refinement of associated…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-12-01 Jiawen Deng , Jiale Cheng , Hao Sun , Zhexin Zhang , Minlie Huang

As organizations grapple with the rapid adoption of Generative AI (GenAI), this study synthesizes the state of knowledge through a systematic literature review of secondary studies and research agendas. Analyzing 28 papers published since…

The recent advancements in Generative Artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology have been transformative for the field of education. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Bard can be leveraged to automate boilerplate tasks,…