Navigating the impact: a study of editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of AI tools in editing and proofreading
Abstract Human editors and proofreaders now face a new, and possibly serious, challenge: the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that some consider to be as efficient and precise as experts in editing/proofreading. This research aims to investigate editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions...
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| description | Abstract Human editors and proofreaders now face a new, and possibly serious, challenge: the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that some consider to be as efficient and precise as experts in editing/proofreading. This research aims to investigate editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of current AI tools. It examines whether editors/proofreaders view AI as an opportunity or a threat and considers their insights into the future of AI tools for them. The study collected qualitative data through email questionnaires from 17 professional editors and proofreaders purposively appointed from a society of professional editors and proofreaders in Egypt. The results revealed that the responses regarding AI for editors and proofreaders are generally mixed, with a range of both positive and negative perspectives. Some responses highlight the opportunities and benefits that AI tools can bring, such as increased efficiency, time-saving, and improved productivity. Others express concerns about potential threats, such as the possibility of AI replacing humans, ethical considerations, and the need for continued human involvement in the editing/proofreading process. Overall, the attitudes toward AI tools for editing and proofreading reflect a paradoxical view of the technology’s impact on the field. The active engagement and participation of editors and proofreaders are essential for the successful implementation of AI technologies in editorial contexts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-45c3bf189b094f0f871457295a0f1d872024-03-24T12:27:32ZengSpringerDiscover Artificial Intelligence2731-08092024-03-014111010.1007/s44163-024-00116-5Navigating the impact: a study of editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of AI tools in editing and proofreadingIslam Al Sawi0Ahmed Alaa1October University of Modern Sciences and ArtsFaculty of Languages and Translation, October 6 UniversityAbstract Human editors and proofreaders now face a new, and possibly serious, challenge: the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that some consider to be as efficient and precise as experts in editing/proofreading. This research aims to investigate editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of current AI tools. It examines whether editors/proofreaders view AI as an opportunity or a threat and considers their insights into the future of AI tools for them. The study collected qualitative data through email questionnaires from 17 professional editors and proofreaders purposively appointed from a society of professional editors and proofreaders in Egypt. The results revealed that the responses regarding AI for editors and proofreaders are generally mixed, with a range of both positive and negative perspectives. Some responses highlight the opportunities and benefits that AI tools can bring, such as increased efficiency, time-saving, and improved productivity. Others express concerns about potential threats, such as the possibility of AI replacing humans, ethical considerations, and the need for continued human involvement in the editing/proofreading process. Overall, the attitudes toward AI tools for editing and proofreading reflect a paradoxical view of the technology’s impact on the field. The active engagement and participation of editors and proofreaders are essential for the successful implementation of AI technologies in editorial contexts.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44163-024-00116-5Artificial intelligenceEditorsProofreadersPerceptionsTechnologyChallenges |
| spellingShingle | Islam Al Sawi Ahmed Alaa Navigating the impact: a study of editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of AI tools in editing and proofreading Discover Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence Editors Proofreaders Perceptions Technology Challenges |
| title | Navigating the impact: a study of editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of AI tools in editing and proofreading |
| title_full | Navigating the impact: a study of editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of AI tools in editing and proofreading |
| title_fullStr | Navigating the impact: a study of editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of AI tools in editing and proofreading |
| title_full_unstemmed | Navigating the impact: a study of editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of AI tools in editing and proofreading |
| title_short | Navigating the impact: a study of editors’ and proofreaders’ perceptions of AI tools in editing and proofreading |
| title_sort | navigating the impact a study of editors and proofreaders perceptions of ai tools in editing and proofreading |
| topic | Artificial intelligence Editors Proofreaders Perceptions Technology Challenges |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44163-024-00116-5 |
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