LCC’s Stance on AI (3/29/26)
Generative AI has no place in LCC.
On top of the rightful concerns about it being trained on the stolen work of human artists, we know from research that this technology has severe environmental and political consequences. Cooling the data centers for just one prompt demands an immense amount of energy and fresh water that cannot be recuperated. These data centers are also racialized, in that they are powered by exploited labor from our siblings abroad and cause resource strain that disproportionately displaces people of color here in the United States.
Thus, as a creative collective of Asian Americans whose founding principle is giving a voice to the voiceless, we have zero tolerance for any use of generative AI at any point in the creative process. This includes - but is not limited to - writing submissions for quarterly colds and graphics for promotional material. If a member is suspected of or found having used generative AI, they will be contacted by the Producers and HR to discuss the offense. Any subsequent incident will be grounds for removal from the company.
We do not issue this statement to alienate or penalize anyone, but instead to encourage the authentic development of creative skills and voice for which LCC stands in the first place. Our Leadership team is always available to any members who need creative support.
Additionally, we resolve to be more intentional with crediting artists in the future. Inspirations for scripts will be appropriately named in future show programs and advertising, as will the copyrighted music we use throughout our shows.
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