ENG3702
Assignment 3 2025
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Due Date: 20 August 2025
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, SECTION 1
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, POLITICS AND DISCOURSE.
1. Core Concept
o Intersection of AI technologies, political processes, and communication
o Examined through Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to uncover
hidden power relations and ideologies
2. Artificial Intelligence
o Technological Forms: machine learning, natural language
processing, generative AI
o Applications in Politics: data analytics, campaign targeting,
automated content generation
o Risks: algorithmic bias, surveillance, manipulation of public opinion
3. Politics
o Policy-Making: AI regulation, ethical guidelines, transparency
o Power Structures: how AI reinforces or challenges existing
hierarchies
o Global Governance: geopolitics of AI development and control
4. Discourse
o Political Messaging: framing of AI in public debates, speeches, media
narratives
o Media Representation: portrayal of AI in news, policy documents, and
social platforms
o Public Perception: influence of language on trust or fear of AI
5. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) Lens
o Power and Ideology: who controls AI narratives and for whose benefit
o Framing and Agenda Setting: how discourse shapes AI policy
priorities
o Inclusion vs. Exclusion: whose voices are amplified or silenced in AI
debates
6. Key Themes
o Bias and Fairness: uncovering discriminatory outcomes in AI tools
used in political contexts
© Study Shack 2025. All rights Reserved +27 68 812 0934
Assignment 3 2025
Unique number:
Due Date: 20 August 2025
This document includes:
Helpful answers and guidelines
Detailed explanations and/ or calculations
References
Connect with the tutor on
+27 68 812 0934
,© Study Shack 2025. All rights Reserved +27 68 812 0934
, SECTION 1
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, POLITICS AND DISCOURSE.
1. Core Concept
o Intersection of AI technologies, political processes, and communication
o Examined through Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to uncover
hidden power relations and ideologies
2. Artificial Intelligence
o Technological Forms: machine learning, natural language
processing, generative AI
o Applications in Politics: data analytics, campaign targeting,
automated content generation
o Risks: algorithmic bias, surveillance, manipulation of public opinion
3. Politics
o Policy-Making: AI regulation, ethical guidelines, transparency
o Power Structures: how AI reinforces or challenges existing
hierarchies
o Global Governance: geopolitics of AI development and control
4. Discourse
o Political Messaging: framing of AI in public debates, speeches, media
narratives
o Media Representation: portrayal of AI in news, policy documents, and
social platforms
o Public Perception: influence of language on trust or fear of AI
5. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) Lens
o Power and Ideology: who controls AI narratives and for whose benefit
o Framing and Agenda Setting: how discourse shapes AI policy
priorities
o Inclusion vs. Exclusion: whose voices are amplified or silenced in AI
debates
6. Key Themes
o Bias and Fairness: uncovering discriminatory outcomes in AI tools
used in political contexts
© Study Shack 2025. All rights Reserved +27 68 812 0934
