Generative AI for GLAM Institutions: Opportunity or Risk?

Interactive chatbots are opening new ground for engaging visitors with collections and archives, sparking both excitement and unease among cultural professionals. But what are the real benefits, risks and challenges for Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) engaging with these technologies? 

Join us for a 60 minute online event designed to foster meaningful exchange within the Swiss GLAM community on the opportunities and challenges of generative AI.

Format: online event

Date: 25 June 2026

Time: 13:30-14:30 CEST

Location: Zoom

Attendance: to attend, please register here until June 24

Keynote contributions

1. A Fresh Look at AI in Cultural Heritage in Italy

We are excited to present a new research report: AI Compass for Cultural Heritage (2026) (access here), which explores the adoption of generative AI in the GLAM sector in Italy. The report examines expectations and resistances surrounding AI, analyses concrete case studies of AI implementation in museums and archives, and offers key recommendations for responsible adoption. Two of the report’s co-authors, Simone Natale (University of Turin) and Alessia Tripaldi (Sineglossa), will present their main findings and tackle questions : 

• What drives GLAM institutions to invest in AI?

• How can AI serve cultural heritage without sacrificing its complexity?

• What can institutions learn from the process of engaging in generative AI projects?

2. Generative AI in Action: Meet Digital Einstein

The session will also feature a contribution by Rafael Wampfler (ETH Zurich) on the project Digital Einstein - a compelling example of AI-based conversational tool in an educational and cultural context. Discover here.

3. Final discussion moderated by Enrico Natale from infoclio.ch

The event is organised by DARIAH-CH GLAM WG, ETH Library and infoclio.ch.