Summary of The Collective Use and Perceptions Of Generative Ai Tools in Digital Humanities Research: Survey-based Results, by Meredith Dedema et al.
The collective use and perceptions of generative AI tools in digital humanities research: Survey-based results
by Meredith Dedema, Rongqian Ma
First submitted to arxiv on: 18 Apr 2024
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary Generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have transformed the research landscape, particularly in Digital Humanities (DH), an area closely tied to technological advancements. This study explores how DH scholars adopt and critically evaluate generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in their research. Conducting a survey of 76 international respondents, we examined scholars’ rationales for adopting or rejecting generative AI technologies, identified specific practices used to support various DH tasks, and analyzed collective perceptions regarding benefits, risks, and challenges associated with using generative AI tools. The findings reveal two key insights: first, DH research communities hold contrasting views on the value of generative AI in DH scholarship; second, scholars have developed distinct practices and perceptions for utilizing generative AI tools, diverging from those linked to traditional AI-based tools. This survey analysis represents a foundational study that can inform future inquiries into the impact of generative AI on DH scholarship. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This research paper is about how digital humanists (people who study how technology affects culture and history) use new artificial intelligence tools, like ChatGPT, in their work. The authors asked 76 people from around the world what they think about these new tools and how they use them. They found that some people love using these tools to help with their research, while others are unsure or don’t want to use them at all. The study also shows that digital humanists have developed new ways of working with these tools that are different from how they worked with older AI tools. |
