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Talent and technology in creative industries: introduction to the special issue

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  • Ricard Gil

    (IESE Business School)

  • S. Abraham Ravid

    (Yeshiva University
    Yale University)

  • Olav Sorenson

    (UCLA)

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This special issue of the Journal of Cultural Economics focuses on the profound impact of technological change on creative industries, with a spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI) and streaming. It provides an overview of how AI and streaming have been reshaping the creative industries and speculates as to what the future may hold. The issue also delves into the challenges and ethical considerations that arise from these technological advancements, for areas such as copyright and job displacement.

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  • Ricard Gil & S. Abraham Ravid & Olav Sorenson, 2025. "Talent and technology in creative industries: introduction to the special issue," Journal of Cultural Economics, Springer;The Association for Cultural Economics International, vol. 49(2), pages 241-255, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jculte:v:49:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s10824-025-09543-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s10824-025-09543-3
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