Thriving in the Age of Accelerations: A Brief Look at the Societal Effects of Artificial Intelligence and the Opportunities for Libraries. Issue 7 (3rd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arlitsch, Kenning; Newell, Bruce
• Is Part Of: Journal of library administration. Volume 57:Issue 7(2017)
• Page Start: 789
• Page End: 798
• Publication Date: 2017-10-03
• Subjects: algorithms -- robots -- artificial intelligence -- academic libraries -- public libraries -- employment -- professional development; Library administration -- Periodicals; 025.1
• DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2017.1362912
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-0826

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Fifty years of the compounding effects of Moore's Law have led to enormous advances in computer processing power. Increased network speeds, the availability of big data, and machine learning techniques have accelerated the development of artificial intelligence; this promises to dramatically change many industries, including libraries. This article offers some thoughts on the effects of automation on employment, the social and political fallout, and the threats and opportunities for academic and public libraries.