Prasad attended the FIAT/IFTA World Conference, which marked a return to Europe after nearly four years, with Locarno chosen as the 2023 venue in partnership with SRG-SSR. The event brought together experts from various sectors, including archivists, developers, strategists, researchers, and industry professionals, to explore the impact of AI on media archives.
The conference theme urged a pause amidst the AI hype, questioning its uniqueness, impact, and potential pitfalls. Discussions centered on the need for AI-free zones in institutions, the relationship between creativity, curatorship, sustainability, and disinformation, and whether media archives’ survival hinges on AI.
Key topics included challenges and opportunities in media preservation, ethical considerations in technological transformations, and strategic decisions for archive management teams. Discussions also delved into migration, collaboration, AI integration, ecological responsibility, and access to archives.
The vibrant city of Bucharest provided the backdrop for engaging keynotes, presentations, workshops, and dialogues, fostering informed exchanges and a convivial atmosphere typical of the FIAT/IFTA World Conference.
