cS Brief #13: Equitable Digital Transformation and International Cultural Relations: Which priorities?

We are in the era of the ‘data race’ in which companies, countries, and regions scramble for digital supremacy. The digital age allows us to interact and work virtually, artificial intelligence (AI) can write books and compose music, and augmented realities are more accessible. We can protect natural and cultural heritage through digital preservation and reconstruction.

However, data is not benign if it incorporates unjust practices and biases. Moreover, the gaping divide between countries and people with the means to invest in innovation and exploit data and those that are less resourced is stark and highlights an alarming injustice. Digital literacy, intellectual property concerns, and limited infrastructure are ways in which digital transformation can leave some behind. How, then, can culture and creative professionals advocate for an equitable age?

In cS Brief #13, we:

• Break down AI governance frameworks in the EU, US, and China
• Highlight key challenges and opportunities AI presents for CCIs
• Summarise current legal battles around AI and copyrighted content in the EU, UK, and US
• Advocate for greater involvement of cultural professionals in shaping tech framework that impacts their sectors