Understanding the impact of large language models (LLMs) and AI on writing cultures
The Danish National Research Foundation has invited Aarhus University to enter into negotiations to establish TEXT: Centre for Contemporary Cultures of Text with a framework grant of approximately DKK 38 million over six years. Mission: The Center for Contemporary Cultures of TEXT is focused on understanding the impact of large language models (LLMs) and AI on writing cultures during this pivotal moment in history, where all aspects of text creation and use are being transformed. We believe that a research-driven understanding of the role of text in this new technological environment is essential to maintaining human-centered control over the production and use of text. The center will take on and develop solutions for challenges confronting several academic disciplines and society at large: 1) What are the effects of GAI on text culture, and how can we best assess their consequences? 2) How can research-based knowledge about GAI develop such technologies for text and their usage? 3) How can current limitations in GAI-based language generation be overcome to improve text culture in a digitised society? In essence: How can generative artificial intelligence become a common good for text culture?
