121. AI Is Already in the Room: Protecting Rights, Pricing Access, Preserving Future Work

In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder welcomes Kelly Montez (apostrophe) and Jen Jenkins (Giant Artists) to discuss AI's rapidly accelerating impact on artist representation and production, drawing on their work on the Artist Management Association's AI committee. The episode covers why slowing down to be intentional matters, the difference between walled gardens and open systems, and challenges around access, traceability, and work migrating from internal to external use. They also outline AI usage tiers and related fees (including upload fees), highlight the importance of restricting data learning, and discuss indemnification, likeness risks, and negotiating confidently without seeming difficult through checklists, collaboration, and bringing business affairs into discussions.     Connect with our Guests: Giant Artists  Apostrophe       In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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Connect with Jen Jenkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-jenkins-0b25364/

Connect with Kelly Montez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-montez-610b11/

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