Integration of Artificial Intelligence with Storytelling
A Narrative Review of Innovation, Creativity, and Ethical Challenges
Keywords:
Storytelling, AI-generated narratives, digital storytelling, ethical challengesAbstract
Storytelling is a very common and interesting medium of communication, preserving cultural and moral beliefs, and of entertainment. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), storytelling is becoming more interesting and entertaining. Now it can be produced digitally where narratives can be generated with help of algorithms. With the help of AI more personalize content are generated to create more adaptive experiences for audiences. In this narrative review, AI’s integration into storytelling with various fields such as gaming, marketing, education, and interactive media are explored further it examines the ways of enhancing the creativity of AI, audience engagement, content personalization and ethical concerns such as authorship, bias, and the implications of AI-generated narratives on traditional storytelling practices. By reviewing the existing literature this study also provides an understanding of AI-driven storytelling, its benefits, and the challenges for creators and audiences.
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