Light and Shadow of Artificial Intelligence: Transformative Journalism Opportunities and ethical dilemmas brought about by ChatGPT -- A research review based on the literature of domestic core journals

Abstract

Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, the related research fields have shown an explosive growth trend. Given this, this study attempts to sort out the current research systematically results on ChatGPT in journalism and communication by the literature review to expand the horizon of future research. Journalism and communication scholars have carried out a series of research on ChatGPT from three aspects: journalism reform, media theory, and media ethics. These researchers made certain progress in theory and practice. However, the existing researches still have problems, such as unclear concept definition, single research method, and confusing research topic. Future research should base on the perspective of journalism and communication disciplines, expand research methods and enrich research perspectives, and constantly upgrade ChatGPT research from phenomenon discussion to theoretical innovation and academic exchange.

Keywords: ChatGPT, News communication, Artificial intelligence, Media ethics

DOI: 10.7176/NMMC/104-12

Publication date: July 31^st 2023