The lack of in-depth studies that actively involve game designers and developers in meaningful dialogue to capture their nuanced perspectives

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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 21 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• Reflexive ecologies of knowledge in the future of AI & Society (2026) · AI & Society · cited 2× · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the current approach to the use of generative AI systems, which often prioritizes efficiency and productivity over human authorship and accountability. It highlights the need to develop a more reflexive approach to the use of generative AI systems. The paper argues for the importance of preserving creative ecology and maintaining the conditions under which thought can still surprise itself.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: paper identifies gap current approach use generative systems
• Reflexive ecologies of knowledge in the future of AI & Society (2026) · AI & Society · cited 2× · doi

  The paper identifies the challenge of preserving human authorship and accountability in the face of technological change and the increasing use of generative AI systems. It highlights the need to develop a more reflexive approach to the use of generative AI systems. The paper argues for the importance of nurturing a milieu where diverse ecologies of meaning can meet and interact, which can be a challenging task in the face of increasing uniformity and homogenization.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: paper identifies challenge preserving human authorship accountability face
• Generative AI in Game Design: Enhancing Creativity or Constraining Innovation? (2025) · Journal of Intelligence · cited 17× · doi

  The lack of in-depth studies that actively involve game designers and developers in meaningful dialogue to capture their nuanced perspectives. The need to address concerns about artistic authenticity, ethical dilemmas, and the balance between human and AI contributions. The gap in understanding how generative AI is reshaping the creative process and professional workflows.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: lack in-depth studies actively involve game designers developers
• Human-Centered Design of Generative AI Systems for Personalized Media and Enterprise Products (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  Many generative AI systems remain primarily optimized for computational efficiency and output quality, often overlooking the nuanced needs, expectations, and values of end users. There is a need for a human-centered design framework that supports the development of generative AI systems that are not only intelligent but also trustworthy, adaptive, and aligned with diverse user needs.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: many generative systems remain primarily optimized computational efficiency
• Prompting Intentionality and Authorship Preservation in AI-Assisted EFL Academic Writing: A Process-Tracing Inquiry (2026) · IAFOR Journal of Education · doi

  As these tools grow increasingly capable of producing fluent academic prose, a pressing question emerges: When writers use LLMs to help produce an academic text, how much of their thinking survives the exchange? Research has examined attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and the quality of AI-assisted outputs; however, the behavioural mechanisms through which writers maintain or relinquish authorial control remain under-explored.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: academic writers tools grow increasingly capable producing fluent prose pressing question emerges llms help produce

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