AI policy language for professional costume shops

 

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I’ve written a draft of an AI policy for the costume shop at the theater where I work. I'm sharing it here in case you’d like to use it as a template to craft your own policy or just see what language is used by a peer organization.

The costume shop does not use generative AI tools (LLMs or image-generators) in creating necessary paperwork for producing and tracking show costumes.

We respect the privacy of our performers, the ownership rights of their faces and biometric data, the licensing rights of script publishers, and the intellectual property rights of playwrights, photographers, and costume designers.

We prohibit uploading or inputting documents and imagery created by and for the shop, including (but not limited to) tracking documents, notes, cast lists, contact lists, fitting photos, headshots, research images, scripts, design renderings, etc. into any generative AI tool.

I wrote an initial draft then shared it with colleagues at other theatres for feedback and suggestions. After incorporating some of those suggestions, I shared it with my colleagues in my own department to get their opinions and input, made some more changes, and then our costume director shared it with other leadership. 

We’re posting it in our fitting room & on the main bulletin board in the costume shop, and the text will go into our handbook and the syllabi for practicum classes. 

This policy applies only to the costume workroom—whether the theatre itself or drama department adopts a policy that applies to student or professional designers remains to be decided and is outside the scope of this policy. 

Does your theater or costume shop have AI policy language you’d be willing to share in a comment? I would love to see examples of others.