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California legislation could protect Hollywood actors from having their work fed to AI

Performers could have more control over deepfaked replicas thanks to California legislation pushed by SAG-AFTRA.

Fortune · Sep 3, 2024

Iconic Mass Effect and Metal Gear Solid actor Jennifer Hale warns "AI is coming for all of us," and it can "destroy who you are"

The veteran actor also urges fans to ask their Congressional representatives to vote in favor of bills against AI

GamesRadar · Sep 2, 2024

'AI is coming for all of us:' Mass Effect, Metal Gear Solid, and Baldur's Gate voice actor Jennifer Hale weighs in on SAG-AFTRA's games industry strike

AI is proving a major issue in SAG-AFTRA's negotiations with major videogame publishers.

PC Gamer · Sep 1, 2024

Hollywood's video game performers head to the picket line over AI protections

Hollywood’s video game performers are heading to the Warner Bros

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

Actors' union 'not happy' about GTA 6 strike exemption, but confirms it's in the contract: 'Insane, but it's there'

The SAG-AFTRA strike technically only applies to recently-started projects, which means GTA 6 is exempt.

PC Gamer · Jul 26, 2024

Video game performers are becoming Hollywood stars in their own right − and are on strike to be paid and protected accordingly

Hollywood screenwriters went on strike in May 2023. Two months later, actors joined them on the picket line. Those strikes ended later that year with historic deals that included, for the first time, protections regarding the use of artificial intelligence. Now it’s video game actors’ turn.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2024

Video game actors are now on strike. Here's why

More than 2,500 video game voice actors and motion capture performers are going on strike after negotiations with game industry giants that began nearly two years ago failed to result in an agreement

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

GTA 6 won't be affected by the ongoing video game actor strike over protections against AI

SAG-AFTRA outlines the details

GamesRadar · Jul 26, 2024

Why are video game voice actors striking and what games are affected?

Gaming giants Electronic Arts, Take-Two Interactive, and Activision are all set to be impacted by the walkout

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024

Video Game Voice Actors Strike Over AI Protections Dispute

SAG-AFTRA strike in Hollywood over AI protections and labor issues in video game industry.

Top News · Jul 26, 2024