Open call: Café AI workshop in SA

The workshop, titled AI Café Artificial Intelligence: Rushed revolution? is supported by GIZ and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. 

The workshop will feature a discussion with a panel of specialists speaking for and against AI advancements in the cultural sector.

Topics under discussion include:

• How AI impacts creative work and daily creative production.
• Tacking copyright, intellectual property (IP), ownership and mitigating against bias in the AI era.
• Jobs displacement, skills development and keeping pace with AI.

What will attendees learn?

Below are a few takeaways participants can expect from the AI Café event, where experts, policymakers, academics and creatives will come together to explore the intersection of AI and the cultural and creative industries.

• Participants will gain insights into the ongoing debate on whether AI represents a rushed revolution or the holy grail of a creative future within the cultural and creative industries.
• Explore how AI impacts daily creative production, including its influence on creative work processes and output.
• Understand the complexities of copyright, IP ownership and bias mitigation in the AI era, and discuss strategies for tackling these issues.
• Learn about the potential effects of AI on job displacement, skills development and the evolving workforce within the creative sector.
• Participate in a policy discussion to explore potential regulatory frameworks and initiatives aimed at harnessing the transformative power of AI while addressing ethical and societal concerns.

The workshop will be held from 10am to 3pm. Creatives who want to attend the workshop in person can register here.

The workshop can also be viewed online via the YouTube channel below: