Arts Leadership – Page 2 – LARSEN

Have your say on the Productivity Commission report on copyright and AI

The Productivity Commission is looking for feedback on its interim report on harnessing data and digital technology.

The report includes recommendations for a text and data mining (TDM) exception to Australia’s Copyright Act, which would allow the AI industry to use writers and artists’ work without consent or compensation to train their Large Language Models (LLMs) – with potentially devastating effects for Australia’s creators and creative industries.

And another thing: illegal online board meetings

Thanks to the pandemic, we are all very familiar with board meetings that take place partly or entirely online. Doing so is a great way to make meetings more accessible or to expand your pool of potential board members.

But did you know that many organisations that hold online meetings are technically breaking the law?

Take on Board podcast on the ethics of AI

The AI train has left the station, but boards and organisations should take a breath before jumping on board.

It’s not just about a lack of tech know-how; it’s about staying true to your organisation’s purpose and values.

Scene Change blog on strategic planning

Is a Strategic Plan for your flailing nonprofit arts org just a waste of time?

Why we cancelled our Bendigo Writers Festival panel

I was so looking forward to this weekend’s Bendigo Writers Festival, where I was meant to join Madison Griffiths and Cher Tan as part of the Cities of Literature Book Club to discuss Looking at Women Looking at War by the late Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina.

However, following the decisions and actions of Festival and Presenting Partner La Trobe University this week, and in solidarity with fellow participating writers, we no longer feel able to take part.

And another thing: model (rule) minimums

When it comes to governance, what is the difference between what’s recommended and what is actually required?

And another thing: Strategic Plans vs strategic planning

When arts orgs and boards don’t know the difference between Strategic Plans and strategic planning, they risk focusing on self-perpetuation over purpose.

AI and arts governance in ArtsHub

Generative AI promises much in arts, cultural and non-profit governance. But beware, there are pitfalls ahead…

And another thing: from censorship to systemic change

Over the past 21 months, we’ve seen dozens of Australian arts and cultural organisations censor and silence the very artists and practitioners they rely upon for their work.

And another thing: AI and governance

Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT or Meta’s Llama 3 may seem like they’re free to the end user, but they always, always come at a price.

After last month’s mega Meta rant, my latest ‘and another thing’ vlog is an attempt at a quick(er) overview of some of the challenges with Generative AI that are causing real, practical and ethical concerns for boards and organisations, as well as the people who work within them, and the communities they represent and serve.