Artificial Intelligence in Iran
National Narratives and Material Realities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9979780 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Blake Atwood (0000-0002-7794-2958, American University of Beirut, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 680-697 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Iranian Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-0862 • E-ISSN: 1475-4819 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/irn.2024.63 |
| OpenAlex | W4408630455 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
This article challenges the dominant narrative of AI in Iran as a symbol of national success and technological sovereignty by examining its materiality. The Iranian government often underscores AI’s role in countering sanctions and securing national interests. However, this national narrative overlooks the complex realities of AI’s implementation. By examining the material endpoints of AI – such as data centers, supercomputers, and digital labor – this article reveals a fragmented vision of AI, one that is entangled with global neoliberal practices. The analysis uncovers the sociopolitical and economic forces shaping AI in Iran, arguing that it reflects both the nation’s ambitions and its vulnerabilities, offering a nuanced perspective on AI and its role in contemporary Iranian society
Art · Literature · Narrative · Political science · Blockchain Technology Applications and Security · History
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |