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Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainer and media professionals has elected Sean Astin as its new president

The Independent UK

Film festivals like TIFF set the tone for wider industry norms — here’s what we’re watching around AI

This week, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is celebrating 50 years of films and programming.

The Conversation

Meta implements new rules for its AI after disturbing child safety report: 'We’re adding more guardrails as an extra precaution'

Meta is updating its rules for its chatbots after a report revealed shockingly loose policies around child safety.

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Sean Astin set to run for SAG-AFTRA president

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The Independent UK

A ‘scandal-plagued’ leadership disaster forces NFL players to turn to Hollywood to clean up the mess

Bringing in the cleanup crew.

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Netflix confirms using AI to help make ‘better and cheaper’ films and TV shows

‘The creators were thrilled with the result,’ said Netflix executive Ted Sarandos

The Independent UK

‘Destiny 2’ Features A Familiar Villain’s Voice In A Strange Place, But Not For Long

'Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate' is restoring an original voice actor to her role after fans noticed a strangely similar character in her place.

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SAG-AFTRA video game actors approve new agreement — securing better pay, protections against AI, and more

Almost a year after the strike began, SAG-AFTRA video game actors have agreed to a new contract that includes AI protections and more.

Windows Central

Video game voice actor strike secured anti-AI protections—now it’s time to push the tech out of the industry as a whole

Video game voice actors will have it easier with AI, but we need the thing gone for good.

Destructoid

The videogame voice actors' strike officially ends as performers ratify agreement between SAG-AFTRA and publishers

AI was a huge sticking point, and it looks like SAG-AFTRA won some concessions.

PC Gamer

Video game performers vote on contract that could end nearly three-year-long battle over AI

Union members have until July 9 at 5 p.m. Pacific to vote on a tentative contract between video game performers and their employers

The Independent UK

Video game actors’ strike could change the rules for AI in gaming

A tentative agreement passed by the union board in June could put video game performers back in action after a nearly year-long strike

The Independent UK

Videogame voice actors strike 'suspended' following agreement with game companies: 'All SAG-AFTRA members are instructed to return to work'

After nearly a year on strike, voice actors are back on the job.

PC Gamer

Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative deal

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has reached a tentative contract deal with several video game companies that may bring an end to an almost year-long strike tied to the use of artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

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After 10 months, SAG-AFTRA union has reached a 'tentative agreement' with major companies including EA, Warner Bros, and Epic over AI voice acting protections

SAG-AFTRA will remain on strike until the "agreement is reached".

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Fortnite's AI Darth Vadar controversy is about getting a fair deal for performers

Here's why SAG-AFTRA has lodged a complaint against Epic Games.

Euronews

Why are Star Wars fans and SAG-AFTRA angry about Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader?

As soon as Darth Vader was added into the game, players were getting the character to say the word “fuck” and use homophobic slurs. Adding to the controversy, the SAG-AFTRA union has made it clear that using AI to resurrect voices without clear agreements digitally is a no-go.

The Independent UK

Actors call out Fortnite over ‘using AI to create Darth Vader voice’

SAG-AFTRA says Llama Productions replaced actors’ work with AI

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International Business Times

Actors' Union Sues Fortnite Over AI Darth Vader

An actors' union is suing the makers of the Fortnite video game over the use of AI to create an interactive Darth Vader, it said Monday.

PC Gamer

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice complaint against Epic over Fortnite's AI-powered Darth Vader: 'We must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members'

SAG-AFTRA members have been striking over AI in videogames since July 2024.

The Independent UK

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite

Hollywood’s actors’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors’ work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite without notice

Destructoid

SAG-AFTRA is mad that Fortnite used AI for Darth Vader instead of hiring a human

Although, that would kind of defeat the whole purpose of what the feature is for.

PC Gamer

SAG-AFTRA makes exception for student devs and game jams in 8-month videogame performance strike: 'I'm thrilled that these types of projects can now be accommodated'

"Student projects and game jams are especially playful and rewarding opportunities for devs and actors to collaborate."

PC Gamer

'Diabolical': Genshin Impact's English cast gives new VO the cold shoulder after he frames replacing a striking actor as an 'opportunity to carry the flame'

"This wasn't a passing of the torch."

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Severance Season 3 Is Happening! Everything We Know So Far: Plot, Cast, Release Date

Hit Apple TV+ show, 'Severance', has been renewed for a third season by Apple CEO Tim Cook. We've jotted down everything we know so far.

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