A new book by John Preston
New York: Routledge
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003081654
eBook ISBN9781003081654
ABSTRACT
Using Marxist critique, this book explores manifestations of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education and demonstrates how it contributes to
the functioning and existence of the capitalist university.
Challenging the idea that AI is a break from previous capitalist
technologies, the book offers nuanced examination of the impacts of AI on the
control and regulation of academic work and labour, on digital learning and
remote teaching, and on the value of learning and knowledge. Applying a Marxist
perspective, Preston argues that commodity fetishism, surveillance, and
increasing productivity ushered in by the growth of AI, further alienates and
exploits academic labour and commodifies learning and research. The text puts forward
a solid theoretical framework and methodology for thinking about AI to inform
critical and revolutionary pedagogies.
Offering an impactful and timely analysis, this
book provides a critical engagement and application of key Marxist concepts in
the study of AI’s role in Higher Education. It will be of interest to those
working or researching in Higher Education.
The
book is free to read on Creative Commons, @ https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9781003081654/artificial-intelligence-capitalist-university-john-preston
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