Author: Dr. Debasish Das
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04051001
Abstract: In response, AI in digital cultural heritage repatriation has been considered in order to ameliorate age-old issues behind ownership, accessibility and conservation for displaced cultural artefacts. Most of these culturally and historically important objects tend to remain with foreign entities and restrict access for source communities. It is qualitative and analytical in that it examines digital repatriation projects at the moment and the development of digital tools such as AI 3D reconstructions, machine learning-based restoration and digital archiving technologies that enhance the ability to recreate and restore heritage assets in a virtualized form. There are great efficiencies of scale, accuracy, and accessibility on repatriation work with AI powered technologies based on digital repatriation technologies for realistic reconstruction, multilingual metadata creation and virtual museum experiences. By fostering ethical, inclusive and equitable community reintegration by using AI technology, these advances enhance the protection of cultural heritage and community empowerment process. The implications of AI in the context of digital repatriation are that it is an enabling and transformative process, which is not only related to physical repatriation, but is also a cultural justice instrument that not only allows world cooperation, dialogues and cross-disciplinary cooperation for preservation. To keep it going and retain sustainability and cultural sensitivity, ethical concerns regarding authenticity, data ownership and reliance on technology should be considered.
Keywords: Digital Repatriation, Cultural Heritage, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reconstruction, Heritage Preservation, Digital Archives.
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