nline PD Session
AI and Visual Artists: Finding a Way Forward
with Katrina Ingram
Sat, Jun 7, 2025 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM MDT

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AI and Visual artists: finding a way forward

The impacts of AI are being felt in every domain. Visual artists are at the epicentre of the generative AI ‘revolution’. Their work has been repurposed as training data without consent or compensation. While the courts determine the legalities of this approach, it’s hard to imagine that anyone would say this is fair or ethical. Is it possible for visual artists to benefit from AI given these circumstances? What would those opportunities entail? In this session, we’ll tackle those tough questions through a socio-technical lens. We’ll cover the basics of how AI is made, how it works, the ways in which it doesn’t work and consider what needs to change to ensure a more equitable, inclusive and ethical AI future.

About the Presenter

Katrina Ingram is a leading expert and advisor in responsible AI governance and data ethics with over two decades of experience in the technology and media sectors. Named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics, Katrina has served as the City of Edmonton’s Data Ethics Advisor, is a member of the Calgary Police Services Technology Ethics Committee and adjunct faculty with the University of Alberta. She developed Canada’s first micro-credential in AI ethics with Athabasca University and has developed courses on AI governance, Responsible AI and data ethics. Katrina holds a business undergrad from Simon Fraser University, master’s in communications and technology from the University of Alberta and is an IAPP certified privacy professional.