“Computing Content and Communication: Public Opinion in the Age of Integrated Media and Governance“
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI),Public Opinion, Integrated Media.
Abstract: This study explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in promoting new forms of public opinion and reshaping traditional industries in the era of integrated media, and introduces the new concepts of “intelligent public opinion” and “intelligent power”. The study shows that with the iterative development of AI technology, the “AI+Industry” model has become more and more common, and the media public opinion, as the “fourth force”, has also been affected by AI technology, and many new forms have appeared. The article analyzes the development of public opinion, from word-of-mouth communication to AI and discusses the new form of intelligent public opinion, emphasizing the comprehensive penetration of AI technology in the process of news and opinion collection, production, distribution, reception and feedback. At the same time, the article also presents the opportunities and challenges posed by smart public opinion, including the impact on the national, social and individual levels. Finally, the article looks into the future of smart public opinion, mentioning concepts such as “meta-universes” and emphasizing the importance of AI technology in creating immersive virtual environments, as well as the potential threats and challenges it may pose to human society.
“Multidimensional Study of “Friends” Based on Narrative Art“
Keywords: American Sitcoms, Friends, Narrative Structure, Characterization.
Abstract: Since its launch in 1994, Friends has become a classic sitcom with its unique narrative structure, characterization, and light-hearted humor, and has set a benchmark for sitcoms by showing friendship and love in urban life, attracting many scholars to study it from multiple dimensions. This study analyzes the narrative art and charm of Friends in depth from sitcom structural features and time brief, narrative structure, narrative color, and characterization respectively. The study explores the important value of fragmentary narrative, closed structure, and multi-clue narrative techniques used in the storytelling of the movie, which also constitute an indispensable highlight in the creation of sitcoms; and this paper digs out the uniqueness of the characterization of Friends compared with that of traditional sitcoms, and the innovative way of character portrayal creates a flashpoint for the show that can not be ignored. In its thirty years of broadcasting, Friends has not only provided profound creative inspiration for the global sitcom field but also become a source of new narrative techniques for many works to learn from. This paper aims to analyze the classic elements of Friends on its 30th anniversary, to provide solid theoretical support for the creation of sitcoms in the future.
