Arts Management and Technology Laboratory The Impacts of Big Data and AI on the Arts, Our Culture and Society
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Jun 6, 2025 
Emma Slayton, a data education librarian specializing in AI literacies, and Samantha Shorey, a design researcher focused on automation in the workplace, dive deep into AI's impact on the arts and culture. They discuss AI as a tool for artists instead of a crutch, the importance of responsible data practices, and how technology can enhance creative expression. The conversation also touches on the struggles artists face with AI's influence on their independence and explores thoughtful integration of tech in creative processes.
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AI as Predictive Tools
- AI models are predictive tools and do not provide absolute truths or facts.
- Users must critically understand how AI processes data outputs to avoid misinterpretation.
Human Labor Behind Automation
- Automation often requires human labor to compensate for machine limitations.
- People adapt and calibrate AI tools continuously, highlighting overlooked labor in technology use.
Libraries as AI Literacy Hubs
- Libraries should leverage their history in literacy to build AI and data fluency for communities.
- Capacity building for librarians in data and AI skills is crucial for effective support.