Artificial Intelligence and Human Creativity

Join the Centre for AI, Trust and Governance for a compelling public conversation featuring some of Australia's most respected writers, creators, cultural leaders and policy experts. As generative AI rapidly reshapes creative industries, this discussion will tackle the opportunities, tensions and challenges facing authors, artists, publishers and audiences alike.

Featuring an exceptional panel of experts, this promises to be an insightful and thought-provoking evening exploring one of the most pressing questions of our digital age. Whether you work in the creative sector, research AI, or simply care about the future of culture and storytelling, this is an event not to be missed.

Panellists

Professor Anna Funder, award-winning author (Wifedom, Stasiland) and Professor of Practice in Creative Writing, School of Art, Communication and English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney

Dr Stuart Glover, Head of Policy, Australian Publishers Association

Dr Anna Broinowski, Filmmaker and Senior Lecturer, Master of Film and Screen Arts, School of Art, Communication and English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney

Professor Daniel Browning, Professor of Indigenous Cultural and Creative Industries, School of Art, Communication and English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney

Facilitator

Professor Terry Flew, Co-Director, Centre for AI, Trust and Governance, Professor of Digital Communication and Culture, Discipline of Media and Communications, School of Art, Communication and English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney

About the Centre for AI, Trust and Governance

The Centre for AI Trust and Governance (CAITG) at the University of Sydney is a leading interdisciplinary research centre advancing trustworthy, responsible, and inclusive artificial intelligence. Bringing together expertise from the humanities, social sciences, law, business, and technical disciplines, the Centre addresses the societal, organisational, and policy challenges posed by rapidly evolving AI systems.

CAITG collaborates with government, industry, civil society, and international partners to generate evidence-based research, inform policy and regulation, and support AI adoption that delivers public value. Through research, education, and engagement, the Centre strengthens Australia’s capability to govern AI in ways that foster innovation, trust, accountability, and societal benefit.