Arts commission recommends requiring disclosure of AI use in submitted art

Commissioners discussed whether to adopt a formal policy on artificial intelligence (AI) use in art or to make a narrower recommendation focused on arts submissions. After a prolonged discussion about the technical and ethical implications, commissioners coalesced around a practical, disclosure-based approach: require artists and designers to disclose any AI assistance in works submitted for commission consideration and evaluate acceptability on a case-by-case basis.

One commissioner proposed the test: "AI use needs to be disclosed and we'll decide on a case by case basis whether or not we feel it's acceptable," and commissioners agreed that disclosure would be required on submissions to the Arts & Heritage Commission or city council. The commission agreed to take that recommendation to city council so that staff can consider whether the city wants a broader policy or a targeted arts recommendation.