A new Audience Agency report argues that Britain’s cultural sector needs a coordinated approach to artificial intelligence, with museums, galleries and heritage organisations sharing knowledge rather than experimenting in isolation. Based on practical case studies from 16 institutions, Let’s Get Real: AI recommends people-centred processes, flexible guardrails, small-scale experimentation, stronger data practices and sector-wide collaboration.

Ina Sarikhani Weston’s appointment as Chair of the National Portrait Gallery highlights the growing importance of philanthropy, private collecting and trustee networks in the governance of Britain’s national museums. Her tenure is expected to emphasise continuity, collaboration and institutional stability as the Gallery navigates a challenging arts-funding environment.