Film and Pen

Archival Producers Alliance

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