Arts & Technology

TikTok — to Ban or Not to Ban

TikTok — to Ban or Not to Ban

As previously foreshadowed by Samantha in an article written in July of 2023, TikTok: Opportunity and Risk, TikTok has been under a microscope from governments across the globe for quite awhile. The analysis provided in her article is still relevant today given the recent vote to ban TikTok, and the United States House moving forward to force Chinese state-owned TikTok company ByteDance to sell their ownership of the U.S. version of TikTok, or lose access to the United States TikTok market. To fully understand the situation, this article will recap TikTok’s controversial Privacy Policy and the 2023 testimonies, and also discuss the current governmental situation surrounding the ban. 

Digital Strategy: Not Optional Anymore

Digital Strategy: Not Optional Anymore

Digital strategy has become a buzzword after the explosion of AI in the last 18 months. Yet, it is not about AI. AI has been the tipping point for organizations and professionals to recognize that they must update or create a digital strategy for success. Digitally-forward arts organizations already have a digital component as part of their strategic plan. Read more to understand the need for technology to be a core component of strategic plans and operations.

VR and the Evolving Role of Curators and Museum Professionals

VR and the Evolving Role of Curators and Museum Professionals

In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an engaging tool for museums, offering visitors immersive and interactive experiences that go beyond traditional exhibits. However, while VR promises enriched engagement, museum professionals still face multifaceted challenges. So far, most of the research conducted has focused on how museums utilize VR to attract more visitors and, as a result, raise their revenue. But VR is not only about that. Museum professionals and curators face multiple challenges that include integrating technology, curating content, and maintaining the authenticity and educational value of exhibits while meeting the demands of modern-day audiences. 

AI and Art Auctions

AI and Art Auctions

Although art auctioning is a long-established and time-honoring form of trading, the method and fashion of art auctioning are also challenged and transformed to reflect the needs and trends of each era. In this technology-driven era, specifically in the age of AI, in which all fields of profession and markets are being affected,  the world of art auctions is also being transformed at a rapid speed.  

Calculating and Reporting Emissions in the Arts

Calculating and Reporting Emissions in the Arts

The planet is experiencing the impacts of climate change, and global leaders are prioritizing critical action. In 2015, 196 countries signed the Paris Agreement, which committed to keeping global temperature rise well below 2 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels (Paris Agreement). It further prioritized keeping temperature rise below 1.5 degrees celsius, the level at which scientists predict the most severe and irreversible impacts may be avoided. To remain below this critical threshold, greenhouse gas emissions must peak before 2025 and be reduced by 43% by 2030.

The Intersection of Equity & XR in Museums

The Intersection of Equity & XR in Museums

XR is an exciting venture for museums for a variety of reasons ranging from stretching the limits of exhibition possibilities to expanding access and elevating the transfer of knowledge to an interactive, long-lasting experience. But how can museums thoughtfully incorporate XR into their programming, aligned with the sector’s increasing awareness and incorporation of equity goals?

How AI is Leading the Textile Industry to a New Lease on Life?

How AI is Leading the Textile Industry to a New Lease on Life?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a concept in science fiction to an essential component of everyday life. With the AI software market expected to surpass well over $200 billion, its extensive impact is unmistakable. This article will delve into the deep relationship between AI and the textile industry, highlighting how AI is transforming this age-old craft in line with the sector’s rapid growth.

Top 10 Articles of 2023

Top 10 Articles of 2023

Every year we review our analytics to highlight what you, our readers, have found the most compelling.  In 12 short months, we have witnessed the overwhelming dominance of AI and 2022’s hottest topic (NFTs) go bust. The top 10 listed below show how YOU have followed the change over 2023. 

AI-Generated Images: Can We Even Trust Photography Anymore?

AI-Generated Images: Can We Even Trust Photography Anymore?

The latest innovations in Generative AI raise some challenging questions: Are people able to distinguish between an AI-generated image and one captured with a camera? What impact will this have on their confidence in photography as a medium of visual storytelling?

How President Biden's Executive Order Might Affect Artists and Arts Organizations

How President Biden's Executive Order Might Affect Artists and Arts Organizations

On Monday, the headlines were ablaze with President Biden’s executive order addressing safe, secure, and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. At 111 pages, the order offers a breadth of policy frameworks and standards creation that affect government operations and industry reporting. However, several areas of note have a direct potential impact on the work of artists and arts organizations: Watermarks of content authenticity, Copyright, and Labor.