About this Research Topic
In the past decade, artificial intelligence, defined as “computational systems that involve algorithms, machine learning methods, natural language processing, and other techniques that operate on behalf of an individual” (Hancock, Naaman & Levy, 2020), is increasingly influential in how people communicate with each other. We are entering an era of artificial intelligence-mediated communication (AI-MC) where human communication is not only mediated by information technology but is also optimized and augmented by AI. Human communication is increasingly reliant on non-human agents, including social media, artificial intelligence-powered applications, or digital devices for most routine activities, professional communication, and social interactions.
The increasing prevalence of AI-MC in human communication has significant implications. A major concern is the transparency of the operations of artificial intelligence, especially regarding privacy and the extent of human control. How the affordances of AI-driven media influence user perception and experience is another area of concern, especially the psychological dynamics underlying the perception and experience of such media.
This Research Topic seeks to further understand the psychological dynamics of how individuals perceive and experience AI-mediated communication. We are particularly interested in understanding the differential psychological dynamics of the perception and experience of AI-driven media in relation to the specific affordances of such media. We are also very interested in how AI-MC affects psychological well-being, especially coping responses or mechanisms in relation to specific affordances of AI-driven media. Individual and social outcomes of AI-MC, whether positive or negative, is also another area of interest for this Research Topic.
Potentially relevant themes to this research topic may include but are not limited to, the following:
- The role of artificial intelligence in interpersonal communication.
- Coping and adaptation strategies in AI-mediated communication environments.
- Chatbots and interpersonal communication.
- Effect of language in AI-mediated communication.
- New forms of organizations and collaborative networks arising from AI-mediated communication.
- Psychological dynamics of human-machine interactions.
- Psychological benefits and harms from human-AI interactions.
- The social psychology of the metaverse.
Original research, meta-analyses, and review articles related to these topics are welcome. Quantitative and qualitative approaches are equally appreciated.
The increasing prevalence of AI-MC in human communication has significant implications. A major concern is the transparency of the operations of artificial intelligence, especially regarding privacy and the extent of human control. How the affordances of AI-driven media influence user perception and experience is another area of concern, especially the psychological dynamics underlying the perception and experience of such media.
This Research Topic seeks to further understand the psychological dynamics of how individuals perceive and experience AI-mediated communication. We are particularly interested in understanding the differential psychological dynamics of the perception and experience of AI-driven media in relation to the specific affordances of such media. We are also very interested in how AI-MC affects psychological well-being, especially coping responses or mechanisms in relation to specific affordances of AI-driven media. Individual and social outcomes of AI-MC, whether positive or negative, is also another area of interest for this Research Topic.
Potentially relevant themes to this research topic may include but are not limited to, the following:
- The role of artificial intelligence in interpersonal communication.
- Coping and adaptation strategies in AI-mediated communication environments.
- Chatbots and interpersonal communication.
- Effect of language in AI-mediated communication.
- New forms of organizations and collaborative networks arising from AI-mediated communication.
- Psychological dynamics of human-machine interactions.
- Psychological benefits and harms from human-AI interactions.
- The social psychology of the metaverse.
Original research, meta-analyses, and review articles related to these topics are welcome. Quantitative and qualitative approaches are equally appreciated.
Keywords: AI, Algorithm, AI-mediated Communication, Psychological Dynamics, Human Communication
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