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Webinar Series on Global Sustainability — Cultural Policy and Cultural Work in the Time of AI

Artificial intelligence has had multifaceted influences on human culture, ranging from material permeation to the spiritual realm. For example, big data and algorithms have intermediated various choices for cultural engagement, replacing the traditional expertise and art recommendations of museum curators, art gallery curators, or critics. Algorithms and machine learning have shaped the public domain and monopolistically manipulated the attention of the entire society. Another significant impact is that algorithms recommend various forms of visual or performing arts participation, but the audience lacks an understanding of the context and background of the works. AI can provide recommendations and assistance in the production stage of art, but it challenges the definition of copyright and artistic originality. The digital divide intensifies the inequality of cultural participation. Algorithms and recommendation systems reinforce the echo chamber effect in art appreciation. If everyone is an artist and artworks are placed on online platforms, the labor rights and financial struggles of art creators are often overlooked. How can the data security and proper use of personal data from extensive cultural participation be ensured? How should cultural researchers and policymakers face the new challenges brought by AI? What measures should art educators and cultural creators take in respond?

Activity Goals aligned with SDGs Projects