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Digital Culture Podcast · Aug 13, 2025 · 35 min

Creating an AI policy toolkit with Arts Council England

In this episode, James Akers interviews Owen Hopkin, Director of New Technologies and Innovation at Arts Council England and Dr Oonagh Murphy from Goldsmiths. We discuss: The journey, challenges, and considerations in formulating an AI policy in a values-driven and legally compliant way The creation of a practical toolkit designed to guide organisations in developing their own policies The importance of sector consultation and the need for evolving AI policies Links and resources discussed in this episode: Download the transcript for this episode (Word document) Responsible AI at Arts Council England – Report on how the Arts Council is using AI responsibly in its internal work Responsible AI Practical Toolkit – a framework to help creative and cultural organisations that want to create their own Responsible AI policies and practices AI: meeting the challenges and embracing the opportunities – Owen shares Arts Council England’s thinking on AI and what’s coming next 2023-26 National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) – Explanation of how Relationship Manager support National Portfolio Organisations Music by ⁠⁠SHAR

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In this episode, James Akers interviews Owen Hopkin, Director of New Technologies and Innovation at Arts Council England and Dr Oonagh Murphy from Goldsmiths.

We discuss:

  • The journey, challenges, and considerations in formulating an AI policy in a values-driven and legally compliant way
  • The creation of a practical toolkit designed to guide organisations in developing their own policies
  • The importance of sector consultation and the need for evolving AI policies

Links and resources discussed in this episode:

Music by ⁠⁠SHAR

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