Title

"Can AI become the reality of George Orwell's '1984'?
A Look at Surveillance, Manipulation and Control"

Creator

Gavalaki , Rodianthi

Abstract

This essay examines the similarities between artificial intelligence (AI) and the authoritarian elements depicted in George Orwell's ‘1984’. It discusses current issues related to surveillance, manipulation, and control facilitated by AI. The impact of AI on various fields, including entertainment, health, and journalism, is analyzed, alongside the influences of early AI thinkers. The work also applies Marshall McLuhan's "Medium Theory" to evaluate contemporary practices. Ultimately, the essay argues for the importance of user education and the establishment of legal protections for personal data to maintain human agency and moral values, ensuring that Orwell's dystopian vision does not come to fruition.

Keywords

AI

Social Media

Surveillance

Subject

AI

Type

Oral Presentation

Course

CN6040 – New Media Theory and Research

Instructor

Diamantaki, Katerina

Location

Art Center Auditorium

Event

Year 2025 | 9th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium