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Generation of AI images: risks include that it inherits biases and could further entrench lack of representation. For example if you ask AI to generate an image of an orchestra it gives you an image of exclusively white musicians and no disability.

Dataset biases are a problem, and beyond that the datasets and algorithms are created by people working in Silicon Valley who will bring their own biases and perceptions. So that needs looking at too.

The recording and listing of where datasets have been drawn from - a bit like showing a list of ingredients in food items - might become part of the regulation around use of datasets.

People from low income backgrounds are not usually early adopters of new technology because of initial high costs. It would be great if the developing role of AI in music could be more democratic and equitable to access regardless of your background.

… and planning ahead for ethical use of AI and learning from the risks that have manifested around other tech platforms to try to avoid those kinds of pitfalls as AI develops and becomes widely used in music

Hope that AI will help us do more of the stuff that we’re brilliant at and enjoy and less time on the stuff that often takes up an inordinate amount of our time - admin etc

Enabling music education to be more individual and more personalised to people’s preferences and therefore more inclusive.

We asked Chat GPT how AI can be trained to be considerate and equitable and it came up with some really accurate and interesting recommendations which we should definitely build into our planned way forward.

Disability Taking the Lead: next online MEC Seminar...THIS THURSDAY 14th March 10.00 am. Sign up here: musiceducationcouncil.org.uk/event-details-…

We're hosting the official book launch on Zoom for Nate Holder 's new book 'If I Were A Racist' on 30th April at 6pm. To hear Nate talk about the book with MEC Trustee Sharon Jagdev Powell sign up here for your free ticket. musiceducationcouncil.org.uk/event-details-…

Our Training and Professional Development programme 2024-25 just launched!🎉 The programme offers a range of funding, training, mentoring + shadowing opportunities to support professionals, organisations + hubs in empowering young people🌟. 🔗Apply now: sound-connections.org.uk/news/sound-con…

Incredibly important work from Donne Foundation "...women and global majority composers in the 2023-2024 season has marginally declined, signalling an urgent need for change in the classical music industry" donne-uk.org/research-new/

Unseen Unheard - Black Disabled Experience in the UK's Music Industry Tues 9th July, 11am-12pm How are organisations like Black Lives in Music & Attitude is Everything working together to break down barriers for Black Deaf, Disabled & neurodivergent musicians? bit.ly/4edtDbj

We’re looking for a Programme Producer to join our growing Furthering Talent programme! You will assist the Programme Director in ensuring the successful delivery of the programme in 10 Music Hubs in the North of England. Info: youngsounds.org.uk/work-with-us Deadline: Friday 28 June

Don't forget, applications are still open for our Future Leaders programme! Deadline: Sunday June 23rd.

Brilliant new initiative from Sound Connections - apply for their training and professional development programme now!

Listen to Music Education Trustee @Philcastang speak on how a new government can music organisations in the UK. Alongside the brilliant Black Lives in Music

Greatly promising results from this study.

New MEC Blog! Read now >> African Music Library, Foster. musiceducationcouncil.org.uk/post/mec-blogs…

Music Education Council Statement on Recent Civil Unrest.