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Technology and digitalisation

ASEF seeks writers on arts, culture and sustainability [Asia, Europe] Asia-Europe Foundation, 25 January 2023, International

Journalists and writers with experience covering Asian and European arts and culture can apply for this remote opportunity.
Creative industries in India have “huge potential”, researchers conclude in first-of-a-kind report Loughborough University, 18 January 2023, United Kingdom

The creative industries in India are “growing fast” and have “huge potential”, researchers have concluded in a new report that maps the sector for the first time.
Federal govt forms advisory group to tackle First Nations digital divide artnet, 18 January 2023, Australia

The federal government has established its First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group to close the digital divide for First Nations Australians.
Lawsuits accuse AI content creators of misusing copyrighted work Reuters, 18 January 2023, USA

A group of visual artists has sued artificial intelligence companies Stability AI Ltd, Midjourney Inc, and DeviantArt Inc for copyright infringement, adding to a fast-emerging line of intellectual property disputes over AI-generated work.
Minister Catherine Martin announces new action plan for the implementation of the Future of Media Commission Recommendations Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, 18 January 2023, Ireland

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, today (Wednesday 18 January) announced that Government has approved an Implementation Strategy and Action Plan to provide for the implementation of the recommendations made by the Future of Media Commission Report.
Don’t let complacency jeopardise the creative industries UK Parliament, 17 January 2023, United Kingdom

The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report - At risk: our creative future
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