AI CIVIC STORYTELLING MEDIA
This systematic review successfully formulated a macro synthesis regarding the convergence between generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology and digital storytelling in transforming contemporary social studies pedagogy. Based on mapping results from a global literature corpus, it was found that the typology of AI utilization in social studies learning has radically evolved from a linear text processing tool to a complex multimodal co creation ecosystem. In this new ecosystem, students retain full control over the simultaneous integration of text, audio, and visual components. Mechanically, this intelligent technology integration has proven effective in eliminating various technical barriers inherent in conventional digital media creation. Eliminating these procedural-mechanical constraints successfully shifts students' cognitive load toward higher order thinking skills, such as critical analysis of civic issues and data validation to accelerate civic literacy. Furthermore, in the affective impact dimension, digital narratives generated through AI emotional stimulation have been shown to trigger a powerful narrative transportation effect. This psychological engagement has been empirically proven to undermine student apathy, foster perspective-taking, and foster a deeper awareness of social inequality issues as a manifestation of social justice awareness.