Posted 3/11/2024, 12:05:18 PM
SAG-AFTRA Union Could Strike Game Industry Over AI Replacement of Actors
- SAG-AFTRA actors' union may go on strike against game companies in 4-6 weeks over AI issues
- Key issue is lack of protection for members against harmful uses of AI to replace human work
- Union wants "consent and compensation" for members whose work is used by AI
- In January, SAG-AFTRA made an agreement with Replica Studios on ethical AI voice licensing
- If strike happens, major gaming companies like Activision, EA, Take Two will be affected