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Stars speak out after AI actress attracts agency interest: ‘What about living young women?’

‘Tilly Norwood’ is the creation of Xicoia, a talent studio attached to AI production company Particle6

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart return to work early and nervously mocks MAGA and Trump as Kimmel goes dark

Stewart’s early Daily Show return trades laughs for a nervy Trump spoof after Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension

Evening Standard

Ben Stiller And Way More Hollywood Names React To Jimmy Kimmel Getting Pulled Off The Air

More shocking late night drama.

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Hollywood stars rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspends show over Charlie Kirk shooting remarks

Ben Stiller, Wanda Sykes and Jamie Lee Curtis were among those condemning ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the host criticised right-wing reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death

Evening Standard

Celebrities speak up in support of Jimmy Kimmel in Charlie Kirk row

Many famous names have taken to social media to voice their concerns and speak of their support of everyone’s right to free speech.

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

PC Gamer

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.

Inverse

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.

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PC Gamer

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.

The Independent UK

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

PC Gamer

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.

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The Independent UK

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

PC Gamer

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".

Creative Bloq

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

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.

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