Social Studies in the Era of GenAI

William B. Russell (School of Teacher Education, University of Central Florida, Florida, USA)
Stewart Waters (Department Leadership, Language, Culture, & Teacher Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA)
Matthew Hensley (Department Leadership, Language, Culture, & Teacher Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.)

Research in Social Sciences and Technology
Vol 11 No 2 (2026): Research in Social Sciences and Technology (Special Issue)

As GenAI continues to reshape how we access information, communicate, and understand the world, social studies education must adapt to prepare learners for civic life in an increasingly automated and algorithm-driven society. From AI-generated content and multi-media to predictive policing and algorithmic bias, today’s students face unprecedented ethical, historical, and civic questions that demand thoughtful exploration.