Museums continue to face growing pressures and censorship threats, yet crises like this can spark new pathways forward. With this in mind, this month we recommend the annual TrendsWatch from the American Alliance of Museums, a story of not backing down, and a proposition for museums to embrace a new paradigm.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not going away. For the last few years, it has been something we at Kera have regularly talked and written about. Inspired by those conversations, we decided it was time to set some guidance for how we approach AI in our work. Given the rapidly evolving contexts, we opted for a values-driven guidance versus more prescriptive directives on AI use.

Museums and cultural institutions are at a crossroads, balancing bold exploration of human experience (art, awe, authentic storytelling) with challenges like decreased visitation and censorship. How can museums forge a path forward with integrity and courage?

In today’s world, we need creative problem solving skills more than ever to plan for an uncertain future and unexpected developments. This month, explore how creative problem solving helps to interpret history in politicized times, rethink philanthropy, and address unexpected uses of AI in research.