Large model-assisted science popularization creation，with its unique advantages，heralds a profound transformation in the field of science communication. This article reviews the significant impacts of large models on science popularization from their distinctive functionalities and their disruption of traditional paradigms. It highlights the empowering role of large models in this domain，evaluates the risks and cognitive biases associated with large model-assisted science popularization，and proposes countermeasures for actively embracing this new era of human-AI collaborative science creation.

When AI is utilized by popular science creators，it gives rise to issues such as copyright ownership and legal risk management. This paper presents typical cases of copyright disputes involving AI-generated works and analyzes the challenges in copyright determination，including whether AI-generated content satisfies the legal criteria for “works” and whether AI can be considered an independent creative entity. From the perspectives of various stakeholders-legislators，popular science creators，and other related creative parties-the paper proposes strategies such as improving legal regulations，becoming well-versed in copyright law，and preserving evidence to safeguard one’s rights. These recommendations aim to provide guidance on copyright protection for all parties involved in popular science creation in the AI era.

In information and communication theory，the metaphor of a “handshake” symbolizes the initial interaction between humans and machines，and it is precisely the connection between human-machine coupling units that forms the current artificial intelligence network system. The mechanism behind this function can be explained through actor-network theory（ANT）with metaphorical insights，as proposed by scholars like Bruno Latour. The intentionality and agency embedded in the AI network grant it a quasi-subject and moral quasi-subject status. To more vividly illustrate the operational states and representations of AI across different contexts，three literary images— “the Half-Blood Prince，”“the Stitched Monster，”and“the Chaos Demon”—are used to metaphorically represent these states. Building on these metaphors，the paper proposes adopting a “positive responsibility” perspective to foster the shared development of humans and AI in creative endeavors.

Promoting original science popularization publishing and providing the public with a wide variety of excellent science popularization works is an important way to enhance the national scientific literacy. This article analyzes the implementation of Jiangsu Province’s Science Popularization Creation and Publishing Support Plan since 2021，elaborates on its positive impacts on original science popularization publishing in terms of talent cultivation，achievement output，and environment building，and summarizes the shortcomings in the implementation process. It is suggested to further optimize the review mechanism，expand the scope of topics，innovate the dissemination mechanism，improve the incentive measures，and strengthen the incentive effect of the support plan on original science popularization publishing.

Scientist documentaries present the life stories of scientists，depicting a historical panorama in which the community of Chinese scientists interacts with the grand trajectory of China’s technological development. As archival evidence for research into scientists and their ideas，these documentaries contribute to the formation of a historical visual record of scientists，thereby broadening both the utilization and research paradigms of scientist-related visual materials. Focusing on a century of technological progress in China，Century Masters：Science and Technology Edition narrates the stories of eight scientists，establishing a representative narrative mechanism for Chinese scientists and offering a systematic expression of the scientist spirit.

In an era of globalization，cultural soft power has emerged as a vital measure of a nation’s competitiveness and its influence in global discourse. As a key vehicle for cross-cultural communication，literature plays a significant role in fostering international cultural exchange. In recent years, Liu Cixin’s science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem has garnered numerous international awards，ignited a surge in domestic sci-fi creation，and become an emblem of China’s cultural outreach. Its dissemination in East Asian nations—particularly Japan and South Korea—exhibits notable similarities，reflecting the “5W” communication model and achieving considerable impact. By examining the dissemination strategies of The Three-Body Problem in Japan and South Korea，this study provides valuable insights and practical guidance for promoting Chinese science fiction literature on the global stage.