AI and the Convergence of Global Multimedia - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798337391915

Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the way multimedia is created and consumed, creating a global convergence of interactive media. As AI tools dissolve traditional boundaries between formats and platforms, content now streams seamlessly across languages and devices, creating unprecedented levels of accessibility. This intersection is redefining storytelling and communication on a global scale. AI and the Convergence of Global Multimedia explores the rapid technological transformations redefining media and communication industries worldwide. It highlights the unique challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations confronting media industries amidst AI transformations. Covering topics such as globalization, multimedia technology, and AI, this book is an excellent resource for educational institutions, researchers, policymakers, communication institutions, academicians, and graduate students.

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About the Authors

Mokhtar Elareshi is an Associate Professor in Public Relations Department, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE. I have worked in PR, and Media and Communications Studies (Al Ain University, UAE 2019-2022), and a former Head of Media Department at Azzaytuna University 2003-2006. He graduated in Media and Communications Studies (BA) and Public Relations (MA) at the University of Benghazi (Libya), and Media and Communication Studies (PhD) at University of Leicester (UK). Elareshi has got sound working and teaching experience in large Libyan universities such as Tripoli University and Misurata University. At these universities, he effectively delivered, designed, led, developed, supervised and taught several subjects in the UG/PG programmes. He is also very familiar with the processes of university administration, having worked as a head of department in Arab and western universities. I also manage different research projects and grants (around US$ 263,000) in Media and Communication, and PR. Most of my publications are indexed Scopus and international prestige journals.

Abdulkrim Ziani is a professor of Digital Media and Communication Studies and Dean of the College of Media and Public Relations at Liwa University, UAE, since 2026. Ziani holds a PhD in Media and Communication Sciences from Université Stendhal - Grenoble 3, France (2007). He worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Tripoli, Libya, from 2001 to 2012, before joining the University of Bahrain (2012-2020). He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Africa News Portal since 2013 and previously held the position of Director of the Libyan Al-Badeel Satellite Channel (2009-2011). His main areas of research and professional interest include journalism, digital journalism, new media, news coverage, and emerging technologies in media and communication. \

Edition details

• Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337391915
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 450
• Editor: Elareshi Mokhtar, Ziani Abdulkrim