Studios Reveal New Proposal to Striking Writers On Data Transparency, AI and Residuals

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has made a proposal to ban generative AI material and increase SVOD residuals in their contract negotiation with the Writers Guild of America, in order to end the ongoing strike.

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Posted 8/23/2023, 3:25:49 AM