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Governance of Generative AI and Other Emerging Technologies in the Creative Sectors

The rise of generative AI, Web 3.0, and the metaverse is reshaping the creative industries. This month-long, online course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this evolving landscape through addressing the complex ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges.

 

2025 Dates

Providers

Format, Duration & Cost

Course Dates:
15 September–17 October 2025

Registration closes on 1 September 2025

Tutors: Ntsibane Ntlatlapa and Lucienne Abrahams

Provided by the LINK Centre in partnership with

Online
instructor-led

Duration: 60 hours

 

Cost: US$400
(±R7,400.00)

 

Course Overview

This month-long online course is instructor-led and provided by the LINK Centre in partnership with the ITU Academy.

The rise of generative AI, Web 3.0, and the metaverse is reshaping the creative industries, unlocking new possibilities for content creation, storytelling, and audience engagement. However, these innovations come with complex ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges. The course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this evolving landscape, ensuring the responsible and sustainable use of emerging technologies in the creative sectors. It allows learners to gain a strategic edge by understanding how cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the creative economy. Participants will learn to anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and build collaborative frameworks that drive innovation while fostering ethical and sustainable growth.

This course is aimed at:

  • regulatory professionals, legal professionals, regulatory researchers, decision-makers and professionals active in policy and law-making, particularly those working in national government policy units, and national and regulatory authorities
  • professionals active in the governance in the creative sectors, such as in regulatory departments of consulting and digital service provider companies, journalists, union officials, and sector associations involved in the broad creative sectors should attend.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the implications of generative AI, Web3.0 and the metaverse for the creative industries
  • Compare the frameworks for governing these technologies in a responsible and ethical manner
  • Identify potential risks and challenges associated with these technologies
  • Identify best practices for mitigating risks and maximising benefits
  • Develop strategies for collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders

Course Administrator

Nokhanyo Yolwa, LINK Centre Short Course and Degree Coordinator
nokhanyo.yolwa@wits.ac.za,  tel: +27-11-717-4193

Course Convenor

Dr. Ntsibane Ntlatlapa, LINK Centre Associate Professor
ntsibane.ntlatlapa@wits.ac.za  cc: nokhanyo.yolwa@wits.ac.za  

Application for Registration

To apply for registration, please register on create an account with the ITU Academy and apply via this online form.

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