"We want to be clear about what funds the Arts Council should go to. Artificial intelligence is a topic that touches the cultural field broadly, and about which there are constantly important and complicated discussions. There is a special need for clear guidelines in the field of literature, says Kristian Seltun, tenant at Arts Council Norway.
The new rules apply from 2027 for all purchasing schemes and schemes for literature production and literature projects.
"This has been a priority for us in the professional committee for quite some time, and we know that the field is asking for clearer rules. It is important for us to protect man-made art," says Sigbjørn Skåden, member of Arts Council Norway and member of the professional committee for literature.