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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (hereafter AI) offers unprecedented possibilities, including in the cultural sector. It plays an increasingly significant role in our lives and work. Whether you are looking for practical tools, strategic applications, or inspiration from real-world examples: on this page, you'll find everything you need to understand, utilize, and responsibly apply AI. Dive into the possibilities and discover how AI can enrich your work or organization.

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Getting Started with AI

Want to discover what AI can mean for you or your organization? We help you get started with applying AI in your work practice. Gain the basic knowledge and skills to work with (generative) AI in our learning program and explore our tips for tools and prompting. Discover the possibilities of AI and enhance your AI literacy!
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Workshop 'Deepening in AI for the Cultural Sector'

During this in-depth 2-day workshop, you will learn how AI truly helps you in your daily work. Work smarter, more consistently, and more creatively within your cultural organization.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Workshop
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Workshop 'AI Policy and Ethics: Responsible Use of AI'

How do you ensure that AI is used reliably, fairly, and sustainably? What does AI mean for creativity, privacy, copyright, or work? And how do you translate your values into concrete AI policy? Learn it during this workshop.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Workshop
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Incompany training: Working with AI in your cultural organization

This basic training is a practical introduction in which you and your colleagues learn what AI is, what opportunities it offers, and how to responsibly apply this technology in your work.

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DEN's Culture Chatbots

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Inspiring Practical Examples

Be inspired by remarkable examples from practice. The potential applications in the cultural sector are endless! In all quadrants of the DEN Focus Model, we see applications: automating repetitive tasks, making offerings more accessible through live translation, tailoring communication to your audience, providing an interactive and personalized experience, and supporting the creative process. These examples show how AI pushes boundaries and offers new perspectives.
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Thanks to AI, Elvis Presley is back on stage in lifelike form

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How Graphic Matters and Blind Walls Gallery Embrace AI Art

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AI on Stage: ‘Sh4dow’ Sets a New Standard for Theater Productions

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Museum de Heksenwaag offers richer visitor experience thanks to artificial intelligence

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Ethics and Legislation

The use of AI involves various ethical issues and risks. How do you ensure transparency, privacy, and fair application of AI technology? We inform you about AI-related legislation, ethical questions, and risks you may encounter, and we provide tips on how to address them. Let’s work together towards the responsible use of AI!
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What does the European AI Act mean for cultural organizations?

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Create an AI Policy for Your Organization

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AI in the cultural sector: ethical dilemmas, risks, and societal impact

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A Dilemma: Environmental Impact and Artificial Intelligence

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Strategic and Valuable Use

Define your organization's digital strategy so your AI applications contribute to it. The use of AI is not a goal in itself; it is a means to achieve a goal. Therefore, start with your organization's digital strategy. Apply the DEN Focus Model to develop an integrated approach to your AI applications.
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DEN + TwynstraGudde = training Digital strategy for cultural organizations

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The importance of a digital strategy

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DEN Focus Model: starting point for integrated thinking

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AI as a driver of digital transformation in the cultural sector

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Agenda

Want to learn more about AI? Sign up for our webinars or learning program.
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Workshop 'AI Policy and Ethics: Responsible Use of AI'

How do you ensure that AI is used reliably, fairly, and sustainably? What does AI mean for creativity, privacy, copyright, or work? And how do you translate your values into concrete AI policy? Learn it during this workshop.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Workshop
214 DEN DAY1 20250613

Workshop 'Deepening in AI for the Cultural Sector'

During this in-depth 2-day workshop, you will learn how AI truly helps you in your daily work. Work smarter, more consistently, and more creatively within your cultural organization.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Workshop
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Hackathon AI: from idea to concept

What can you already do with AI in your organization today? And how do you make the step from idea to concept? During the Hackathon AI by DEN and Innovation:Lab, you'll get to work on this yourself.

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