Qiankun Zhong, Thomas F. Eisenmann, Julian Garcia, Iyad Rahwan
The paper explores how AI reliance impacts cultural diversity, suggesting that group selection may help preserve cultural variance and innovation against AI substitution in creative work.
The research investigates the impact of using AI on human culture, particularly in creative fields. When people rely heavily on AI to produce work, it can decrease diversity and innovation, leading to what the authors call 'cultural collapse.' The study uses models to compare two AI usage strategies: one where AI helps but humans lead, and another where AI does most of the work. The findings suggest that when people use AI as a complement, it can help maintain cultural diversity and innovation, especially if groups are strong and supportive. This research could guide policies to prevent negative impacts of AI on culture.
