The report “Artificial Intelligence for Digital Heritage Innovation: Setting up a R&D Agenda for Europe” talks about how Artificial Intelligence can change the way cultural heritage is handled. This means using computers to help save, study, and share cultural treasures like old buildings, artworks, and traditions.

The report details AI’s capacity to improve preservation, accessibility, and interaction with cultural assets. It calls for sector-wide collaboration, innovation, and investment to overcome challenges and fully harness AI’s transformative potential for heritage conservation and engagement.

The report highlights four main areas of focus:

1. Teaching people new skills to use AI in their work with cultural heritage.
2. Making sure that cultural heritage work is good for the environment.
3. Reaching more people by using digital tools to share cultural treasures.
4. Coming up with new ways to make money to support cultural heritage work.

Read the full report here