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How Hollywood writers triumphed over AI – and why it matters

Observers hail a ‘smart’ deal that allows for artificial intelligence as a tool, not a replacement – and could be a model for other industries

The Guardian - US

‘A lot of catching up to do’: Hollywood writers head back to work

The end of the historic writers’ strike brings with it a rush back to the page but also an awareness of a changing industry

The Guardian - US

The fight for 2% − how residuals became a sticking point for striking actors

Streaming disrupted the entire entertainment industry, upending the DVD-purchasing, film-renting, moviegoing model of decades past.

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Aussie Authors Are ‘Outraged’ After Discovering Their Books On A Dataset Used To Train A US AI

“This is a massive legal and ethical challenge for the publishing industry and for authors globally.”

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Taylor Swift and the end of the Hollywood writers strike – a tale of two media narratives

This fall, I’ve been starting my sociology classes by asking my students to share some uplifting news they’ve come across.

The Conversation

All the TV shows being fast-tracked now WGA strike is over, from Stranger Things to The Last of Us

HBO and Netflix are said to have identified their ‘top-priority projects’

The Independent UK

In Hollywood writers' battle against AI, humans win (for now)

After a 148-day strike, Hollywood screenwriters secured significant guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence in one of the first major labor battles over generative AI in the workplace

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WGA And Producers Reach Deal To End 5-Month Strike

Negotiations conclude with three-year contract, production plans underway

Zenger

The writers strike is officially over

The guilds' membership will soon vote to ratify the agreement reached by the union and Hollywood studios

Salon

Humans win the first big AI labor dispute

The WGA's deal with the studios may be specific to its context, but at its heart is a widely applicable principle about AI in the workplace.

Fortune

AI-written blockbusters coming soon to a cinema near you

Since May 2, more than 11,000 WGA members have been on strike over issues including pay and the threat of artificial intelligence

Evening Standard

First Thing: Donald Trump committed fraud, New York judge rules in civil case

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit accusing former US president of inflating assets and net worth

The Guardian - UK

Writers Guild of America calls off strike with late night talk-shows first to resume after five-month freeze

Union votes to accept deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after nearly five months on the picket line

Evening Standard

Hollywood writers to return to work after one of longest strikes in history as guild backs deal with studios

Writers free to start working as guild votes to ratify new three-year contract with Hollywood studios

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The Independent UK

The Office US ‘set for reboot’ as writers’ strike approaches end

Show creator Greg Daniels is reportedly looking to revisit hit sitcom after WGA strikes a long-awaited deal with studios

The Independent UK

Writers Guild of America calls off strike after backing agreement

The terms of the new contract were approved by the guild’s governing bodies.

The Guardian - US

Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after new studio deal

Writers Guild of America said its members could return to work while a ratification vote takes place for fresh three-year contract

Evening Standard

The Drew Barrymore show ‘set to return next month’ following her strike controversy

The Drew Barrymore Show is reportedly set to return next month following news of a tentative agreement to end the Hollywood writers’ strike.

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Evening Standard

Which TV shows will return when the writers’ strike is over in Hollywood?

A number of TV shows will be returning now that a tentative deal has been reached

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More And More Quality TV Shows Are Being Cancelled So Here’s What Got Canned This Month

Fingers crossed the WGA reaches a deal soon and new, beautifully written shows will be back on our screens.

Chicago Sun-Times

As WGA reaches tentative agreement, Chicago writers look forward to getting back to work

With an end to the months-long strike in sight, local writers hope the WGA’s success shows that “solidarity works.”

Chicago Sun-Times

‘DWTS’ to premiere as scheduled Tuesday after writers reach a deal

Lineup of competitors will include Matt Walsh, Chicago native who had walked off in support of his union.

The Guardian - US

Is the Hollywood writers’ strike over? The provisional deal explained

A tentative agreement has been announced but what does it mean for the industry and the viewers?

Inverse

Hollywood Won't Bounce Back From Historic Strike As Quickly As You Think

The WGA has reached a deal. Here's what it means for your favorite shows

Salon

Writers strike end is in sight

The WGA and AMPTP are currently in the process of drafting the final contract language

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