PhotoVogue Festival 2023: The Talks
This conversation took place on November 17th 2023 as part of the PhotoVogue Festival 2023 which centered around the theme “What Makes us Human?: Image in the Age of A.I.”
In this group discussion, a diverse panel of experts and thought leaders from various fields, including photography, technology, law, and journalism, come together to delve into the ethical dilemmas posed by artificial intelligence in image creation and dissemination. The discussion explores critical topics such as the implications of A.I. for image makers, the role of AI in combating digital misinformation, the legal and ethical frameworks governing AI in the EU, and the intersection of multimedia forensics and A.I. Additionally, the panel discusses the importance of fact-checking, media literacy, and the challenges of navigating truth in the age of AI. As the festival s opening group conversation, it offers a unique opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of complex ethical issues arising from A.I. in image creation and dissemination. This discussion brings together experts, many of whom delivered individual presentations earlier in the day, providing a platform for the convergence of diverse perspectives and a deeper examination of these challenges.
The group discussion will be held with the panelist who curated the talks throughout the day: Millie Tran (VP, Content Strategy and Growth), Fred Ritchin (Dean Emeritus of the School at New York’s International Center of Photography and former picture editor of The New York Times Magazine), Santiago Lyon (Head of Advocacy and Education for the Content Authenticity Initiative, Adobe), Guido Noto La Diega (Chair of IP Privacy Law, University of Stirling and member of the European Commission’s Expert Group on A.I. and Data in Education and TrA.I.ning), Florian Koenigsberger (Photographer and Image Equity Lead at Google), Daniele Moretti (Deputy editor-in-chief of Sky Tg24), Zahra Rasool (Director, Writer, Producer and Media Entrepreneur).
“Addressing Ethical Dilemmas: Image in the age of A.I.” is part of day 1 “Charting New Territories: The Ethical Implications of A.I. in Image Creation” of the Symposium taking place at BASE Milano on Friday 17th November.
The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
The recording of this panel will be uploaded after the Festival.
Friday 17th November - Day 1 “Charting New Territories: The Ethical Implications of A.I. in Image Creation” will also feature:
- “Text to Image Prompt: The technology and science behind A.I. and what it could mean for image makers?” by Mel McVeigh
- "A.I., Photography, and our Futures” by Fred Ritchin
- “How the Content Authenticity Initiative Combats Digital Mis/Disinformation” by Santiago Lyon
- “Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Law: Can EU regulations protect humanity?” by Guido Noto La Diega
- "Multimedia forensics when digital photography meets artificial intelligence" by Paolo Bestagini
- "Navigating Truth in the Age of A.I.: Fact-Checking and Media Literacy" by Giuseppe De Bellis
- "Real Tone Imagining A.I. for Communities of Color" by Florian Koenigsberger
PhotoVogue Festival is a project directed by Alessia Glaviano (Head of Global PhotoVogue) and co-curated by Francesca Marani (Senior Photo Editor, Vogue Italia), Chiara Bardelli Nonino (Editor, Writer and Curator), Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo (Content Operations Strategy Manager, Condé Nast) and Caterina De Biasio (Visual Editor, PhotoVogue)
