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AI's impact on archaeology detailed in new essay · 2 sources tracked

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An essay published in Internet Archaeology (IA71) by Eric C. Kansa explores the impact of AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), on the field of archaeology. The piece, titled "Archaeology in the AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the past," highlights concerns regarding escalating costs, commercial dependencies, and the potential for bias amplification within archaeological information systems. Kansa argues for significant structural reforms in the profession's incentive systems, especially concerning publishing practices. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential risks and calls for reform in how AI influences academic publishing and information systems.

RANK_REASON Essay discussing the impact of AI on a specific academic field.

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    New in IA71: Kansa, E.C. 2026 #Archaeology in the #AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the past doi.org/10.11141/ia....

    New in IA71: Kansa, E.C. 2026 #Archaeology in the #AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the past doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 🏺 Archaeology in the AI Era: Dem...

    LINKS intarch.ac.uk/…/15
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    New in IA71: # Archaeology in the AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the past by Eric C. Kansa https:// doi.org/10.1114

    New in IA71: # Archaeology in the AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the past by Eric C. Kansa https:// doi.org/10.11141/ia.71.15 This essay explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) and the generative "Artificial Intelligence" ( # AI ) se…

    LINKS intarch.ac.uk/…/15

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