Sparking concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on their work and pay within the entertainment industry, the US writers' union, Writers Guild of America went on a 148-day strike in May 2023; followed by a 118-day strike by the members of the US actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA. This 'double strike' marked the longest-running industrial action in Hollywood's history and underscored growing anxieties among industry professionals especially regarding the proliferation of AI technologies.

Tailored for creative professionals and small businesses in the fields of writing, films, music, design, and visual arts, the full-day symposium led by Founder, Maker's Legal Pankhuri Upadhyay will attempt to address the evolving effects of technological advancements on artists and their practices focussing on the critical issues lawmakers need to consider for healthy legislation for the arts.

The insightful session will be followed by an engaging panel discussion with industry leaders and artists including Actor, Writer, Director, Founder, Kommune and Birth Mother, Spokenfest Roshan Abbas, Founder, Rebellion Management, Co-Founder OML/NH7 Weekender, Co-Founder Weirdass Comedy & Lawyer Girish 'Bobby' Talwar, Filmmakers and Co-creators, OK Computer Neil Pagedar and Pooja Shetty, and Founder, Writer’s Side Kanishka Gupta exploring the evolving AI landscape and the future of creative industries.

Join us as we navigate the legal complexities and embrace the transformative potential of AI.

Highlights:

●     Learn about the emerging international and Indian regulations governing AI, with a deep dive into the EU's AI Act and ethical guidelines

●     Master the basics of IP including copyright concepts related to AI inputs (data sets) and outputs (inventions & generated works)

●     Get a close look at the ongoing global legal disputes related to IP infringement by generative AI platforms.

●     Analyze critical clauses from the ToU of popular AI platforms like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Stability Diffusion.

●     Understand unresolved issues with AI tech including potential bias, discrimination, and security issues 

●     Accountability and liability in case of AI wrongs

●     Learn best practices to navigate the legal and ethical considerations of using AI and safe AI implementation