Open Future and Wikimedia CH have published a white paper on how the Wikimedia movement should respond to the disruptive effect generative AI is having on the open knowledge commons, including with a mission to overcome these challenges by 2030.
The professional community of the common European data space for cultural heritage has published a new paper making the case for ‘Public AI:’ an AI ecosystem governed by public values rather than shaped by a handful of private companies. Four concrete examples are provided on how and why cultural heritage institutions can support Public AI in Europe.
Save the date for Central BEYOND 2027, taking place in Katowice, Poland, between 2-5 June 2027! Stay tuned for further information regarding the event, programme, and registration.
The CAE Digital and AI Action Group have developed a series of 30+ recommendations to inform the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCS) of the European Commission, calling for a human-first approach to AI based on cultural rights, human creativity, and collaborative approaches.
Join this lunchtime session to learn about the Recommendations developed by the Digital and AI action group for the upcoming AI Strategy for the cultural and creative sectors of the European Commission.
A long-awaited study prepared for the European Commission explores how European cultural works are accessed and discovered online amidst the rise of global digital platforms. It explores the impact of algorithmic curation, recommendation systems, and the attention economy on Europe’s cultural and linguistic diversity, identifying emerging challenges and proposing areas for policy action.
A Digital Democracy Preference Toolkit has been released building upon the perspectives of almost 500 European citizens and governmental actors to illustrate how to advance digital citizens’ participation.
The Digital and AI action group will reconvene to review our initial draft recommendations for the upcoming AI Strategy for the CCS to refine its content and ensure no critical perspectives are missing before submission. The strategy is in the initial drafting stages, and the European Commission is seeking civil society input. If you are a CAE or MCA member, join to share your views!