The magic of AI: Unveiling the sociopolitical implications of belief in artificial intelligence
Published online on July 28, 2026
Abstract
Anthropological Theory, Ahead of Print.
This introduction argues that anthropology requires a new conceptual framework for understanding the contemporary social life of artificial intelligence (AI). We propose "the magic of AI" as an analytical concept that shifts attention from AI's technical ...
This introduction argues that anthropology requires a new conceptual framework for understanding the contemporary social life of artificial intelligence (AI). We propose "the magic of AI" as an analytical concept that shifts attention from AI's technical ...