Jul 2026· Journal of Religious Education· Vol 74, pp. 259 - 280· 0 citations· 84 references
TL;DR
It is argued that, for Bible teaching within school-based Christian religious education, such materials should not function as straightforward visualizations of Scripture but as interpretive artifacts requiring critical biblical-hermeneutical and media analysis.
Abstract
This article presents a qualitative case study of AI-generated biblical videos published on the TikTok account @holyvlogsz. It examines how generative AI (GenAI), in interaction with platform logics, reshapes biblical narratives and reconfigures their theological meaning. A corpus of 25 high-visibility videos (≥ 50,000 views) was analyzed, revealing four recurring mechanisms of transformation: psychologization, scenic condensation, functional anachronism, and genre formatting. Reinforced by the aesthetic optimization of generative systems and TikTok’s algorithmic curation, these mechanisms shift authority from canonical textual coherence toward affective legibility and visibility-driven logic, while reproducing culturally dominant patterns. The study argues that, for Bible teaching within school-based Christian religious education, such materials should not function as straightforward visualizations of Scripture but as interpretive artifacts requiring critical biblical-hermeneutical and media analysis.
This article examines the entanglement of artificial intelligence (AI) and popular digital culture through a case study of the music video “Preman Anggaran” by the band Parikesit. The video features an AI generated female figure, modestly veiled yet styled in casual, tomboyish attire, performing socially charged rap-punk lyrics that critique political corruption and class inequality. Employing Norman Fairclough’s model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) in conjunction with theoretical insights from Cultural Studies, this study interrogates the ideological, representational, and resistant dimensions embedded in both the textual and visual content. The analysis reveals how confrontational lexical choices, oppositional semantics, and direct narrative structures function as linguistic strategies of symbolic resistance. The production process, which relies on AI generated aesthetics, subverts conventional norms of visual representation and enables alternative forms of cultural expression. The video’s dissemination via digital platforms such as YouTube and TikTok exemplifies a non-institutional mode of circulation, while its reception demonstrates participatory engagement and affective resonance among politically conscious audiences. Ultimately, this study foregrounds the methodological relevance of CDA and cultural studies in navigating the cultural politics of algorithmically mediated expression, highlighting how AI can be mobilized as a vehicle for symbolic intervention and alternative articulation in contemporary popular culture.
Eka Dian Savitri· JURNAL SOSIAL HUMANIORA· 0 citations
This study examines the post-Rekhta transformation of Urdu literary culture, in which the production and consumption of narrative increasingly shift from print-based institutions to digital platforms such as Wattpad and TikTok. It situates Urdu fan fiction within the frameworks of public aesthetics, participatory culture, and digital emotional economies. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines content analysis of 300 Wattpad novels, each exceeding 100 episodes, and 500 TikTok videos with over one million views, ethnographic interviews with 50 writers and 200 readers, and an economic analysis of platform systems including coins, gifts, and engagement metrics. The findings suggest that contemporary Urdu fan fiction functions less as conventional literary creativity and more as formula-driven narrative production shaped by audience interaction. Readers act as co-authors through comments and feedback that influence plot development. The study concludes that Urdu digital fan fiction reflects a participatory literary democracy grounded in emotional capitalism, challenging traditional literary institutions and redefining authorship, readership, and textual authority in the digital age.
Z. Siddiqui· International journal of res...· 0 citations
This paper argues that AI-generated literature does not so much destroy literary authenticity as force a reconfiguration of what the term has always meant, and concludes that a more defensible, procedural model of authenticity is emerging one grounded in disclosed, traceable human judgment rather than the simple fact of a byline.
Dr Shipra Malik· International Journal of Cre...· 0 citations
The study contributes a cautious comparative framework for distinguishing prompt-induced structural conformity from analytically emergent features in AI-generated narrative.
Media serves as a powerful medium for shaping cultural norms and self-perception. Despite increasing visibility in Philippine media, LGBTQ+ representation remains dominated by metropolitan-centric narratives and reductive tropes that overlook the nuanced realities of provincial queer life. The study explored how BEKIZINE, a community-centered zine created by and for LGBTQ+ individuals aged 18–30 in Cavite, can serve as alternative media for self-expression, community building, and historical preservation. Adopting a practice-based, mixed-methods approach, the study integrates Queer Theory, Safe Space Theory, and Alternative Media Theory through semi-structured interviews with local queer artists and individuals, followed by zine launch evaluation surveys. Qualitative findings reveal that participants experience a "liminal space" caught between traditional provincial values and modern identities, highlighting a critical demand for "Radical Queer Joy" over tragic tropes. The project successfully produced a printed zine, social media content, and a promotional poster. Survey results after the launch demonstrated high effectiveness, with participants strongly agreeing that the zine successfully challenged negative stereotypes. The study concludes that local symbols and independent, community-led publishing are essential for authentic representation, unlearning heteronormative biases, and building community strength. Ultimately, this research positions the zine as both a methodological tool and a cultural artifact that empowers marginalized regional communities to reclaim their narratives, offering a scalable model for inclusive, localized media representation in the Philippine provinces.
Daniel D Sullano, Alex Ayson, Arianna Atas et al.· DLSU Arts Congress Conferenc...· 0 citations
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the writing of film scripts raises ethical questions relevant to contemporary cultural creation. This article analyzes these implications based on a critical review of academic literature, international regulatory frameworks, and analysis of three cases linked to generative tools applied to audiovisual narrative development:
Sunspring
(2016),
The Diary of Sisyphus
(2023), and
The Last Screenwriter
(2024). Using a qualitative approach, dimensions such as authorship, originality, algorithmic biases, transparency of creative processes and the work impact on professional screenwriters are studied. The results show that, while AI can optimize phases of the creative process, it also introduces significant risks related to the dilution of authorial responsibility, the reproduction of stereotypes and technological dependence in cultural industries. These issues require film-specific ethical governance, based on principles of human oversight, authorship recognition and accountability, to ensure responsible use of AI that preserves artistic integrity and the rights of creators.
M. Jurado-Martín, C. López-Rico, María Samper Cerdán· Frontiers in Communication· 0 citations
