In this episode, James Akers interviews Owen Hopkin, Director of New Technologies and Innovation at Arts Council England and Dr Oonagh Murphy from Goldsmiths.

We discuss:

• The journey, challenges, and considerations in formulating an AI policy in a values-driven and legally compliant way
• The creation of a practical toolkit designed to guide organisations in developing their own policies
• The importance of sector consultation and the need for evolving AI policies

Links and resources discussed in this episode:

• Download the transcript for this episode (Word document)
• Responsible AI at Arts Council England – Report on how the Arts Council is using AI responsibly in its internal work
• Responsible AI Practical Toolkit – a framework to help creative and cultural organisations that want to create their own Responsible AI policies and practices
• AI: meeting the challenges and embracing the opportunities – Owen shares Arts Council England’s thinking on AI and what’s coming next
• 2023-26 National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) – Explanation of how Relationship Manager support National Portfolio Organisations

Music by ⁠⁠SHAR