Experts from the College of Arts and Culture, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) explain about algospeak and the communication style of AI era netizens.
Unesa.ac.id. SURABAYA—UNESA Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS) held an online International Conference on Language and Culture (ICLC) via Zoom Meeting on 19 October 2024. The conference, which was attended by 200 participants and discussed 12 papers, had the theme " Exploring AI's Role is Shaping The Future of Education, Language, Culture, Design, and Arts.”
This annual agenda presents a number of speakers. First, Hishamudin Isam, professor at the College of Arts and Culture, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM); Second, Muhammad Bayu Tejo Sampurno, lecturer from the Department of Performing Arts, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) Malaysia, and; Third, Much. Khoiri, UNESA lecturer and literacy expert and writer.
On that occasion, Hishamudin Isam spoke about his research entitled "From Digital Technology to Society: Algospeak and Communication Styles on Social Media in The Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI ).”
He introduced algospeak as a term that comes from a combination of algorithm and speak. Algospeak refers to the phenomenon of social media users modifying or replacing certain words with alternative codes or terms to avoid detection by a platform's algorithmic censorship as viewed from linguistic studies.
Muhammad Bayu Tejo Sampurno suggests There are a number of facts that AI does not completely take over human functions and jobs in a number of aspects. Still, AI is just a tool that depends on its use.
User tendencies on platforms like TikTok and Instagram against the use of modified terms to avoid algorithmic censorship, allowing them to discuss sensitive topics without the risk of their content being blocked, for example in the context of narrating criticism of humanitarian issues in Palestine.
This adaptation shows the community's ability to adapting to strict technological regulations while ensuring that important messages continue to reach a wider audience.
While other case studies also allow for communication challenges, due to the use of modified terms they will only be understood by certain communities, for example in terms of disguising harsh curses or sarcastic diction.
Muhammad Bayu Tejo Sampurno delivered material on “Are We Still Human? Or Humanist Technology? How Does the Existence of Technology Serve Humanity, and How Does Humanity Exist for Technology?”
He emphasized the point of creativity as a value that AI does not have, no matter how sophisticated technology evolves. Not just discussing, he also demonstrated directly the use of AI in ChatGPT and Discord to create prompts.
Apparently, there were interesting system errors and loading as reflection and conclusion that technology itself reminds us that they are just tools and users are still humans.
Much. Khoiri, a productive writer and UNESA lecturer, explained "The Future of Creative Writing: Embracing AI Tools Responsibly." He emphasized the importance of using AI responsibly and ensuring its use enhances rather than replaces human creativity.
“By embracing AI while preserving the human spirit, I believe a future will be created where technology empowers writers to reach the pinnacle of creativity new," he said.
In addition, ICLC is an international conference that has been held since 2021. In its fourth year, ICLC has transformed into a productive forum for students, lecturers and researchers to exchange ideas and have the opportunity to publish their studies in reputable journal.
The Dean of FBS UNESA, Syafi'ul Anam hopes that with ICLC 2024, which carries the theme Exploring the Role of AI in the Future of Education, Language, Culture, Design and the Arts, it can facilitate educational exchanges of perspectives. participants, especially motivating researchers to be more innovative and critical of technological evolution.[*]
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Reporter: Tarisa Adistia (FBS)
Editor : @zam*
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