Webinar on AI and Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
Overview:
This session will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can support the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage while respecting community agency.
Key Discussion Points:
- Balancing Act: Addressing the tension between AI-assisted documentation and the living, evolving nature of ICH.
- Community Involvement: Discussing how community knowledge holders and practitioners are integrated into the design and governance of AI applications.
- Cultural Protocols: Highlighting data protection and cultural measures established to prevent the misappropriation of ICH materials.
- Impact Assessment: Evaluating whether the application of AI leads to revitalization and empowerment within communities or raises concerns among practitioners.
- Identifying Gaps: Identifying technical, ethical, and institutional gaps that need addressing for effective AI support in ICH safeguarding.
Details:
- Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Time: 15:00 – 17:00 China Standard Time
- Language: English
Zoom Link: Join the Webinar
Webinar ID: 894 8814 4187
Passcode: 051365
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Explore the intersection of technology and cultural heritage to understand how to honor and sustain traditions in the digital age.