Artificial Intelligence in the Capitalist University: Academic Labour, Commodification, and Value

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John Preston (University of East London, UK)

Artificial Intelligence in the Capitalist University

Academic Labour, Commodification, and Value

John Preston (University of East London, UK)

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Routledge
05 November 2021

Moral & social purpose of education; Universities; Marxism & Communism; Artificial intelligence

Series: Routledge Studies in Education, Neoliberalism, and Marxism

Using Marxist critique, this book explores manifestations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education and demonstrates how it contributes to the functioning and existence of the capitalist university.

Challenging the idea that AI is a break from previous capitalist technologies, the book offers nuanced examination of the impacts of AI on the control and regulation of academic work and labour, on digital learning and remote teaching, and on the value of learning and knowledge. Applying a Marxist perspective, Preston argues that commodity fetishism, surveillance, and increasing productivity ushered in by the growth of AI, further alienates and exploits academic labour and commodifies learning and research. The text puts forward a solid theoretical framework and methodology for thinking about AI to inform critical and revolutionary pedagogies.

Offering an impactful and timely analysis, this book provides a critical engagement and application of key Marxist concepts in the study of AI’s role in Higher Education. It will be of interest to those working or researching in Higher Education.

By: John Preston (University of East London UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367533779
ISBN 10: 0367533774
Series: Routledge Studies in Education, Neoliberalism, and Marxism
Pages: 174
Publication Date: 05 November 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Preston is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Essex, UK.