Design fairs urgently need formal AI policies, argues industry commentator
By
Rima Sabina Aouf
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Summary
This opinion piece argues that design fairs, particularly Milan Design Week, need to urgently adopt formal AI policies. The author observes that AI has become increasingly present at design events, with this year marking a turning point. The article calls for the design industry to establish guidelines and regulations around AI use in creative work, addressing concerns about authenticity, originality, and the role of human creativity in an AI-augmented design landscape.
Key quotes
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For as long as it's been a force on the creative landscape, artificial intelligence has had a presence at Milan design week
the artist Marco Nereo Rotelli used generative AI to explore human-centred AI development
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