Posted 3/28/2024, 9:26:00 AM
BBC Stirs Backlash After Telling Actress She's Replaced by AI
- Sara Poyzer, a Mamma Mia! stage actress, was told in an email that she was replaced by AI for a BBC production
- Poyzer posted the "grim" email on social media, generating debate about AI replacing actors
- Comedians and actors criticized the move, noting the threat to creative careers and incomes
- Equity union has campaigned against AI "stealing the show" and may address issue in broadcaster talks
- BBC said it would stop using AI for Doctor Who promotion after complaints, though director general laid out AI principles