SAG-AFTRA Strike Continues: Union Sounds Alarm on AI Exploitation
Beginning in July 2023, SAG-AFTRA actors have been on strike, pushing for stronger protections against AI, better compensation, and increased transparency regarding their performances. Although studios assert they’ve proposed a 15% wage hike plus enhanced health and safety conditions, the union expresses concerns about significant gaps in the proposals. A primary worry is that companies might employ previous recordings to create AI performances without prior approval. Actors are also anxious about losing control over their digital images and seek fair remuneration for multiple projects. In the absence of stricter legislation, performers may find themselves completely replaced by AI.