Volume VI Special Issue I January 2026

Name of Author : Miss Pooja Hadagal, Dr Ravi V. Lamani

Title of the paper : Ethical Debates: AI Representation and Cultural Identity

Abstract: Artificial Intelligence AI is transforming global communication, creativity, and cultural exchange. However, as AI becomes increasingly involved in content creation, representation, and interpretation, it raises profound ethical questions about identity, authenticity, and cultural ownership. This paper explores how AI technologies particularly in language models, visual art, and media reshape cultural identities and challenge ethical boundaries. It investigates issues such as algorithmic bias, cultural appropriation, erasure of marginalized voices, and the commodification of cultural expression. By analyzing ethical frameworks and case studies, this paper argues for a more inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to AI development that respects diversity and protects the integrity of human cultural identities.

Keywords : Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Cultural Identity, Representation, Bias, Authenticity, Digital Humanities

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Page Number : 229-236