Posted 1/11/2024, 5:54:47 AM
SAG-AFTRA and Replica Strike Deal to Test AI Voices in Games, With Safeguards for Voice Actors
- SAG-AFTRA released full terms of its agreement with AI voice studio Replica after backlash from members
- Deal allows game developers to use AI voices if they meet compensation and consent requirements
- Contract protects voice actors' rights, including approval of content and further payment for usage
- Agreement is experimental, with 1-year term to test AI use in games
- Voice actors paid for initial recordings and can negotiate licensing fees if replicas used