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However, one must remember that the two critical factors at the core of what makes up the
creative economy is human imagination and innovation. The intellectual protection of these

two pillars is what this unique sector relies on, and the ethical concerns surrounding
generative AI cannot be ignored.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative economy sector. Image: Shutterstock

A recent report titled “Artificial Intelligence in Creative Industries: Guidelines for the
Development, Regulation, and Use” by the UAE Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

suggested ways of addressing some concerns that the sector is facing. The report
suggests guidelines that emphasise transparency, inclusivity, and people-centrism as

guiding principles for the ethical and effective integration of AI in creative fields. A few ways

that stood out include: enabling personalised model training and income opportunities for
creators, introducing an ‘AI Disclosure Statement’ for developers training Large Language

Models (LLM), and an ‘icon of transparency’ mark for creators by Content Credentials, and
to always critically question AI-generated output instead of settling for easy answers.

Having served in the UAE’s cultural and creative sector for nearly 12 years, I’ve seen the

shift firsthand in our nation realising the creative economy’s potential. The UAE has taken,

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