Hollywood studios, actors’ union agree on protections against AI
Hollywood studios, actors’ union agree on protections against AI
Publish Date: 2026-05-29 21:15:00
Source Domain: www.france24.com
- Union leaders report progress in negotiations with studio bosses since the 2023 Hollywood strike, particularly in addressing concerns about artificial intelligence (AI).
- The main reason for the more collaborative tone in negotiations is attributed to a new mindset from studios and streamers coming to the table differently.
- SAG-AFTRA, with its 160,000 members in film, television, and video games, is the largest and most influential actors’ union globally.
- Actors’ concerns over AI remain significant, but the latest agreement introduces new protections, including informed consent and fair compensation for digital replicas.
- The new contract allows limited use of synthetic characters under unusual circumstances and requires companies to demonstrate significant value before usage.
- Approval of the newly negotiated agreement would avert a repeat of the costly 2023 strike; voting ends on June 4.
