BLOOMINGTON, IN - The Center for Cultural Affairs (CCA) and Work and Occupations invites submissions for a special issue and accompanying research on the theme of Creative Work and New Technologies, with a focus on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI). This special issue seeks to examine how advancements in digital technologies—particularly AI—are reshaping creative labor markets and the nature of creative work. Due to the significant role that creative expression plays in creative work, the interface with technology has unique social scientific implications. One such implication includes the role of automation in replicating creativity. As digital technologies, especially AI, become integral to creative processes, they are transforming how creative work is produced, managed, and valued. AI-driven tools are increasingly capable of performing tasks once considered exclusive to human creativity, such as content creation, design, music composition, and more. Selected authors will be invited to present their work at a virtual research conference on June 12-13, 2025. Important Dates:Abstract Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024 Notification of Acceptance for Conference: January 1, 2025 Virtual Research Conference Date: June 12-13, 2025 Submission of Full Papers for Special Issue Consideration: August 1, 2025 For inquiries about the special issue or to discuss potential submissions, please contact the guest editors, Joanna Woronkowicz (jworonko@iu.edu), Doug Noonan (noonand@iu.edu), and Rachel Skaggs (skaggs.131@osu.edu). We look forward to receiving abstracts that explore how AI and digital technologies are reshaping the organization of creative work and the broader implications for power, autonomy, and skills transformation. Call for Papers
