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On actor-network theory and algorithms: ChatGPT and the new power relationships in the age of AI

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This research paper examines the intersection of actor-network theory (ANT) and algorithms in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). ANT is a sociological approach that highlights the role of both human and non-human actors in social networks, while algorithms are sets of instructions used to perform specific tasks. The paper argues that the integration of these two concepts, program and translation, can reveal new power dynamics in the age of AI and highlights the importance of understanding these relationships in designing ethical and just AI systems. The paper provides an overview of ANT and algorithms, and analyzes their intersection in the context of AI, particularly regarding the platform of Chat GTP. The paper concludes by proposing a framework for understanding and addressing the power dynamics in AI systems.

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Gutiérrez, J.L.M. On actor-network theory and algorithms: ChatGPT and the new power relationships in the age of AI. AI Ethics (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43681-023-00314-4

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