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Artificial intelligence and qualitative research: The promise and perils of large language model (LLM) ‘assistance’

Roberts, John et al. (2024)

Published
Mar 1, 2024
Journal
Critical Perspectives on Accounting · Vol. 99
DOI
10.1016/j.cpa.2024.102722

At a GlanceAI

Critical assessment of how LLM assistance could reshape qualitative research, including both benefits and risks.

SummaryAI

The article addresses the growing use of large language models as assistants in qualitative research. Its central contribution is to frame LLM use as offering potential practical benefits while also raising important methodological and ethical risks. The discussion is especially relevant to researchers considering where AI support may be useful without undermining interpretation, reflexivity, or research quality.

Method SnapshotAI

A critical conceptual discussion of how large language models may assist qualitative research.

BackgroundAI

Familiarity with qualitative research and the basic capabilities and limits of large language models.