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Critical Discourse Analysis of Government News on Generative Artificial Intelligence

  • Wang Fang ,
  • Liu Qingmin
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  • 1 Department of Information Resource Management, Business School, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071;
    2 The Center for Network Society Governance, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071
Wang Fang, professor, PhD, doctoral supervisor, E-mail: wangfangnk@nankai.edu.cn; Liu Qingmin, doctoral candidate.

Received date: 2024-12-23

  Revised date: 2025-02-22

  Online published: 2025-08-01

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This work is supported by the National Social Science Fund of China project titled “Research on Intelligent Governance of Digital Government Based on Data Sharing and Knowledge Reuse” (Grant No. 20ZDA039).

Abstract

[Purpose/Significance] Government news, as a key window of policy discourse, not only conveys the government’s stance and policy orientation but also reflects its emotional attitude and behavioral intentions in specific technological fields. This study takes government news from China and the United States as research objects, aiming to reveal the differences and similarities in emotional attitudes, discourse characteristics, and policy expressions between the two countries in the field of generative artificial intelligence, providing a reference for technology governance and international cooperation. [Method/Process] Based on the theoretical framework of critical discourse analysis, combined with text mining techniques, this study conducted a multidimensional analysis of government news on generative artificial intelligence from China and the United States, focusing on three dimensions: text, discursive practice, and social practice. [Result/Conclusion] In terms of the text dimension, Chinese government news focuses on technological advancements and science and technology policies, with an overall positive sentiment, whereas U.S. government news emphasizes risk management and international cooperation, displaying greater emotional fluctuations. In terms of discourse practice, Chinese government news enhances authority by referencing policy documents, while U.S. government news highlights global collaboration through references to international organizations. In terms of social practice, China advances AI development through government-led policies and strategic planning, whereas the U.S. promotes technological innovation and market growth through a collaborative approach involving the government, enterprises, and academia.

Cite this article

Wang Fang , Liu Qingmin . Critical Discourse Analysis of Government News on Generative Artificial Intelligence[J]. Library and Information Service, 2025 , 69(16) : 48 -65 . DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2025.16.005

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