Posted 3/28/2024, 3:00:00 PM
Creative Unions Push Congress for AI Job Protections
- WGA and other creative unions sent letter to Congress urging AI protections for writers and journalists
- Unions concerned about unregulated AI replacing jobs and work product without consent or compensation
- WGA negotiated AI protections with studios during recent strike
- Unions ask Congress to ensure AI does not replace jobs or replicate work without permission/payment
- Unions urge AI legislation to protect rights like collective bargaining over AI workplace policies