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Artificial Intelligence · New OrleansThis is a recorded session from the 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. AI is used to generate marketing graphics, design websites, curate exhibitions, write text for educational materials, and formulate strategic plans. Now is the time for an essential conversation about AI’s limitless possibilities in museums—and the ethical concerns that come with them. In this recorded discussion, learn how mus…Read Article
Artificial Intelligence in Museums: Discussing Ethics and Protocols

Boise · BoiseThis is a recorded session from the 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. The Old Idaho Penitentiary (OIP), a prison that operated from 1872–1973, holds difficult stories and controversial subjects. Navigating these topics requires significant thought, community engagement, and public trust. The Idaho State Historical Society, along with scholars and advisors, crafted a master plan for the OIP that incorporates perspectives from tribes, law enfo…Read Article
Delivering Difficult, Human Stories of Incarceration

Social Media · WashingtonThis is a recorded session from the 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. Whether selecting images for an exhibition, celebrating successes in a publication, or sharing updates on social media, museums rely on good images. But what’s an image worth? This recorded session, designed for non-lawyers, covers best practices for dealing with image rights, strategies for finding low/no-cost resources, and important legal and ethical considerations when…Read Article