At the FIAT/IFTA World Conference in Locarno 2023, two fascinating interviews caught our attention, touching on key challenges and advancements in the media archive industry. Here’s a glimpse into their insights:

Maartje Hülsenbeck (Sound & Vision): AI and Copyright

In her interview, Maartje Hülsenbeck tackled one of the most pressing issues in today’s media landscape—AI and copyright. With AI transforming the way archives operate, professionals must navigate the legal complexities it brings. Maartje emphasized the importance of understanding how AI interacts with copyright laws, a topic she will continue to explore at this year’s FIAT/IFTA conference in Bucharest.

For those interested in diving deeper into this crucial discussion, don’t miss her upcoming workshop: AI and Copyright: An Exploration of the Legal Aspects and Use of AI.

Christoph Bauer (ORF): Handling Obsolete Digital Formats

In his session, Christoph Bauer shared his expertise on an ever-growing issue—obsolete digital formats and the preservation of media archives. Christoph’s advice is crucial as archives face the challenge of maintaining authenticity while transitioning to modern formats. His insights resonate with the broader theme of preservation at this year’s Bucharest conference.

For a deeper dive into this topic, attend the workshop Preserving Authenticity of Media Archive Content: An Open Discussion, and the talk What Does It Mean for a Media Archive to Preserve Authenticity?.

Stay tuned for more insights from industry leaders as we continue to explore the evolving landscape of media archives!