A Study on the Role and Ethical Dilemma of AIGC in the Digital Preservation of Dialect and Slang Language

As a crucial component of intangible cultural heritage, the digital preservation of dialects and slang confronts substantial challenges while embracing burgeoning opportunities in the context of widespread digital technology application. Studies have revealed that Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content (AIGC) technology has demonstrated tremendous potential in the creation, dissemination, promotion, and digital construction of dialect and slang content. It empowers the development of local digital resource libraries, aids content creation by building intelligent corpora, innovates dissemination via multi-channel matrices and breathes life into dialects and slang, making them really come alive. However, technological intervention simultaneously introduces a series of ethical dilemmas, such as the distortion of local cultures, the ambiguous attribution of copyright, and an unclear definition of responsibility. This paper argues that only through broad public participation and the collaborative governance of multiple stakeholders can the digital civilization and cultural heritage prosper together, ensuring the preservation of dialectal and slang diversity.