[BCMA] Inquiry: AI Use Policies

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Hello everyone,
A lot of AI “features” are pushed on us all through our everyday tools (Microsoft, Zoom, Acrobat…) so at the Bill Reid Gallery we had a discussion at the staff level, and came up with the attached guidelines.

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Hi everyone,

Here at the Chase & District Museum & Archives we have not developed any official policies or procedures in regards to AI. It has been at the forefront of my mind lately though, as I have no interest in using it for any part of my work (or my volunteers' work), nor do I want to see it in our gift shop. If I develop anything I will certainly pass it along to you Michael.

Breanne

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Good morning,

NO!  The Bralorne Pioneer Museum has not started interacting with AI as yet.  From experience even AI is incorrect if the wrong information is placed on their platform.  It does distort the actual history and facts at times.

Sincerely,

Bralorne Pioneer Museum
Janis Irvine
Museum Assistant and Archives


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Subject: [BCMA] Inquiry: AI Use Policies

Good morning BCMA colleagues,

I hope this email finds you well.
I wanted to reach out today to inquire as to whether any of you have developed policies or procedures that relate to using and interacting with AI within your institutions?
There have been some discussions among staff and volunteers on the merits and pitfalls of using AI in research support, drafting policy templates etc.

Any insights or examples would be greatly appreciated!

Best,
Michael Goodchild

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Sidney Museum & Archives
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