Panelist discussion surrounding who shapes creativity in the AI era—the artist who creates, the curator who selects, or the algorithms in between? In this session, we’ll explore the balance of creation vs. curation, the power of Google’s AI tools for small teams and underrepresented voices, and the policy questions that will define whether AI empowers creators—or exploits them.

AI is changing the creative economy—not just by producing new work, but by shifting who has the power to create, curate, and distribute culture. In this session, we’ll explore Create vs. Curation: the delicate balance between generating art and shaping meaning in a world flooded with content.
Through personal stories and live demos we’ll spotlight how AI can empower small teams to produce at a scale once reserved for studios, spark new forms of collaboration between humans and algorithms, and dive into the governance and policy questions shaping this new economy.

Attendees will leave with both practical techniques for using Google AI in creative work and a critical lens on the governance structures that will determine whether AI strengthens the creative economy—or undermines it.

Panelists are experts in the field of AI Engineering, Filmmaking, Media and Art.

Alex Lugo: Co-Founder & CEO @ FilmPro | Software & AI Engineer (ex-Square, ex-Goldman Sachs) | Award-winning Actor & Filmmaker

Alex Jean Baptiste (AJB): Support Engineer | Filmmaker | CEO at King of A.I.TL

Katherine Katosonika: Multimedia DJ and Designer