Research Landscape of AI-Based Digital Storytelling

AI-based digital storytelling is a new research field that merges artificial intelligence technologies with the creation, adaptation and delivery of digital narratives. The field includes many computational methods, like generative AI, large language models, intelligent virtual agents, interactive storytelling systems, and human-computer interaction to create more dynamic, immersive and personalized storytelling experiences. The growing popularity of digital storytelling based on AI is explained by the fast growth of AI technologies and the increasing need for interactive digital content and applications in educational, cultural and entertainment contexts. Such developments have moved AI from a simple assistant to an active participant in narrative creation, user interaction and artistic collaboration. The dataset is a collection of bibliographic records collected to analyze the research landscape of AI-based digital storytelling. The dataset enables the exploration of publication trends, thematic developments, intellectual structures, and future directions in the field.