SAG-AFTRA Negotiates AI Protections for High-Earning Members

SAG-AFTRA has pushed back on an AI clause included in the studios' latest contract offer, which seeks to secure AI scans for high-earning guild members. The clause would require studios and streamers to pay for scanning the likeness of these performers, but SAG-AFTRA is seeking compensation for the re-use of AI scans and consent from the performers. The current offer would allow studios to use scans of deceased performers without consent. SAG-AFTRA has responded to the offer and is determined to secure a favorable deal, including the removal of the AI language.