AI & Creativity: Protecting Creators in the Age of AI

AI & Creativity: Protecting Creators in the Age of AI

AI is impacting many creators whose copyright-protected works have been used to train AI models, often without permission or fair pay. As the UK Government navigates its regulatory response to AI, it's essential that creators and copyright owners have a significant voice. Join artists, writers and leaders working across the Creative Industries as they discuss and highlight creators' unique insights and experiences which are pivotal to ensuring AI develops to be fair and equitable for all.‍

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2-3pm, panel discussion and Q&A

Panellists include:

• Dr Hayleigh Bosher, Associate Dean / Reader in Intellectual Property Law, Brunel University London
• Keiken, Artist Collective
• Dr Pogus Caesar, Artist
• Christian Zimmermann, CEO DACS
• Matthew Blakemore A.I Strategist
• Lara Carmona, Director of Policy and Engagement, Creative UK

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3-3:30pm Fireside Chat: Innovation or Imitation? Creatives Deciphering AI's Role

This session will explore:

• What are the predominant sentiments among leading creatives regarding AI: Is it predominantly viewed as an encroachment on genuine creativity or as an enhancer of artistic potential?
• In today's digital age where AI has the capacity to mirror personal artistic nuances, how are creatives fortifying and retaining their distinctive artistic signature?
• As AI carves its niche in content generation, how are creatives forecasting equitable remuneration structures, especially when their works serve as foundational influences for AI models?
• With the relentless progression of AI, what methodologies or blueprints are creatives adopting to ensure their artistic identity remains undiluted and eminent?

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Panellists:

• Lawrence Essex, Sci-fi Author, Screenwriter, Film Director
• Justin Hackney - Creative Director / Filmmaker / Creative AI Community Founder
• Molly Smitten-Downes, Art Director and Music Maker
• Cristina Carmona Aliaga, Senior Inward Investment Manager - Creative Industries and Innovation, London and Partners (Chair)