This session explores the paradox of AI-driven creativity—its power to democratize expression while endangering artists and cultural workers. Panelists will address authenticity, consent, and fairness in creative AI, equitable access for global creators, and safeguards against manipulation. Discussions will focus on AI's impact on livelihoods, data ethics, and open ecosystems, producing 5–7 guiding principles on provenance, consent, remuneration, transparency, and cultural infrastructure for global AI and creativity policy frameworks.