Film and Pen

Media Ethics

4 articles

Documentary filmmaker observing a holographic historical archive that shows signs of AI-generated alteration, raising ethical questions.
Behind the Scenes

What are the ethical considerations of AI in documentary filmmaking?

The Archival Producers Alliance (APA), representing over 300 documentary professionals, published comprehensive ethical guidelines for generative AI in September 2024, a direct response to growing ind

Julian Mercer·August 23, 2026
A split image showing futuristic AI interfaces on one side and classic film production equipment on the other, symbolizing the conflict between AI automation and ethical oversight in media.
Advertising

AI's Rapid Media Automation Outpaces Ethical Oversight

In 2026, the Archival Producers Alliance (APA), a collective of over 300 documentary producers and researchers, published ethical guidelines for generative AI.

Julian Mercer·May 13, 2026
Shadowy figures in a closed-door meeting with a NATO logo on a screen, discussing media influence and propaganda concerns.
Film & TV

NATO holds closed-door meetings with TV creators over propaganda concerns

Screenwriter Alan O'Gorman publicly denounced NATO's 'intimate conversations' with film and TV professionals as 'outrageous' and 'blatant propaganda.

Julian Mercer·May 4, 2026
Cinematic visualization of AI interacting with media, symbolizing the complex legal and ethical considerations in the digital age.
Media Industry

What Are the Legal and Ethical Considerations for AI Media?

In a series of landmark rulings, multiple federal courts have dismissed claims under Section 1202(b) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act against AI models, effectively allowing developers to use c

Amelia Frost·April 22, 2026