The review of AI and cultural heritage protectionTaking the whole process of cultural heritage protection as an example

This article aims to summarize the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in cultural protection, taking the entire process of cultural heritage protection as an example. In each process, AI has its own prominent applications. The process of cultural heritage protection is divided into the archaeology of cultural relics, classification, identification, and restoration of cultural relics, cultural heritage management after information identification, and finally, presentation to the public, which is also a part of cultural protection. With the development of technology, AI has participated in various aspects of society. While this study encourage the scientific protection of cultural heritage,this studymust also be vigilant about the negative impact of AI on cultural heritage protection. Through the establishment of regulations and related implementation, this studywill jointly advance the application of AI in the field of cultural heritage protection into a new era.