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Module 29 · Level 4 — Expert

Law, Ethics and AI

You know the legal and ethical limits of photography and discuss your position in the age of AI.

6 lessons · 48 min video · Animation · · 6/6 in English
Recommended prerequisite:
Level 2
Warning:
The law lessons in this module (29.1–29.3) are general information. They must be checked by a lawyer before publication, and the video must carry the note "this is general information and not a substitute for legal advice".
  1. 29.1Copyright and licensingIn EnglishWhat happens if my photo is stolen?Türkiye's FSEK (Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works), license types and fighting infringement.8 min
  2. 29.2Model and property releasesIn EnglishDo you need permission to photograph someone?A written release form is essential, especially for commercial use.8 min
  3. 29.3Street and privacyIn EnglishIs it legal to take photos on the street?Taking a photo and publishing it are different; the basic logic of KVKK and how countries differ.8 min
  4. 29.4Manipulation and ethicsIn EnglishWhen does a photograph lie?The limits of manipulation in documentary, news and competitions.8 min
  5. 29.5Photographing sufferingIn EnglishWhere should the photographer stop?Balancing dignity, consent and the public interest.8 min
  6. 29.6Photography in the age of AIIn EnglishWill AI replace photographers?The difference between a generated image and a photograph that bears witness.8 min

Module project

Draft a release form for your own field of work and a list of ethical principles.