Algorithmic Kitsch: AI-GeneratedWritingas Aesthetic Simulation in Managerial Practice
By: Michał Szostak
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/doc-2026-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2450-0402
Language: English
Page range: 17 - 35
Submitted on: Mar 21, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 22, 2026
Published on: Jul 3, 2026
Published by: SAN University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year
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