Legal Hour: AI and the Law

Legal Hour: AI and the Law Tuesday 20th October, from 13:00 GMT (UK time) | Online Artificial intelligence is changing the art world faster than the law can keep up and for many artists, that raises urgent and unsettling questions. This Legal Hour session tackles one of the most pressing issues facing visual artists today: what AI means for your rights, your work, and your livelihood. If you have ever wondered whether an AI model can legally train on your images, what to do if your style or work appears in AI-generated content, or how copyright law applies in this rapidly shifting landscape — this session is for you. Pierre Valentin brings his expertise in intellectual property and cultural property law to help artists understand where the law currently stands, where it is heading, and what practical steps you can take now. Artists are invited to ask about topics such as: Whether AI companies are legally permitted to use your work for training What rights you have if your work or style has been replicated by an AI tool How copyright law currently applies to AI-generated images What the UK legal frameworks say about AI and creative work How to document and protect your practice in an AI-saturated environment What emerging legislation might mean for artists in the near future This is a fast-moving area of law, and there are no easy answers, but this session will give you clarity on where things stand and confidence in navigating what comes next. Guest Speaker: Pierre...