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AI scraper bots are disrupting online collections, report finds
Concern that bot ‘swarms’ could result in escalating costs for institutions
Visitors behaving badly? Damage to museum objects sparks sector debate
A number of high profile incidents have taken place in recent weeks, but who should take the blame?
Heritage Fund gives green light for the use of AI in grant applications
But funder says technology can’t tell 'unique story of heritage projects'
Nick Merriman steps down as chief executive of English Heritage
Geoff Parkin appointed interim head as Merriman leaves role for personal reasons
New social justice category for Family Friendly Museum Award
Eighteen organisations in the running for the annual award, which will be announced in October
Bristol Museum launches urgent fundraiser to acquire Turner artwork
Organisation has just one week to raise £100,000 to buy the painting, which is to be auctioned at Sotheby's on 2 July
Glasgow Women’s Library awarded sanctuary status
Status awarded to organisations that welcome and support refugees and people seeking asylum
Welsh Government failing to adequately support free entry, says committee
Senedd report says admission fee for Big Pit underground tour should be dropped on principle
John Ellerman Foundation closes funding stream for museums and galleries
National Coal Mining Museum among those awarded final grants from the fund
IWM plans second world war exhibitions at Duxford site
Funding also confirmed for new visitor experience at SS Great Britain
