Hollywood Unions Prepare for AI and Health Funding Challenges in Contract Talks
TL;DR
SAG-AFTRA is likely to push for AI performers to be as costly as human actors in upcoming negotiations, aiming to prevent studios from using AI as a cheaper alternative. The union seeks to impose financial penalties and restrictions on AI use, including training AI with members' performances, to protect actors' interests amid increasing AI integration in entertainment.
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