WGA Says AMPTP’s Latest Contract Offer “Is Neither Nothing, Nor Nearly Enough”

The Writers Guild rejects the latest counteroffer from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for a new contract, stating that it does not fully address their demands, including regulations on artificial intelligence and better protections for writing teams.

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8/23/2023

Studios Reveal New AI, Data Transparency & Residuals Proposals To WGA; Guild Meets With CEOs

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has released a comprehensive package to address the concerns of the Writers Guild, including higher compensation, increased data transparency, and protections for writers in the areas of artificial intelligence and minimum staffing. The proposal represents the highest wage increase for writers in 35 years.

9/8/2023

SAG-AFTRA Accuses Studios of Sneakily Embedding AI Clauses in Actors' Contracts Without Consent

AMPTP studios have been including clauses in actors' contracts that set up artificial intelligence traps, leading to concerns about consent and the use of actors' likeness or image without their agreement.