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'None of Us Want Our Voices Replicated': Voice Actors Say Union's 'Ethical' AI Deal Is Bad for Humans
A “groundbreaking” deal with an AI voice generation studio could be the first of many, the SAG-AFTRA national executive director said.
Fired Comedian Ordered to Get Day Job Back After Jokes Ruled 'Simply Funny'
Jad Sleiman was a reporter in Philadelphia before he was fired over his budding comedy career. Now, his employer has been ordered to reinstate him.
The Hollywood Writers' Strike Is Over and Yes, Studios Can Use AI
The tentative agreement states that studios can present AI-generated material to writers, but it will not affect their pay or credit.
Video Game Workers Are Now Voting Whether to Strike Over AI, Wages
SAG-AFTRA says video game companies have not addressed adequate on-set protections or proper regulations on using artificial intelligence.
SAG Files Unfair Labor Practice Against Universal After It Trimmed Trees on Picket Line Without a Permit
Striking writers tweeted that Universal Pictures had trimmed the trees that provided shade to their picket line. A city investigation found that the studio had no right to do so.
TikTok Influencers Can Now Be Covered by a Union Agreement
The agreement recognizes influencer content as advertising and allows it to count towards health and pension benefits.
Hollywood Finally Has a Plan for Reopening—But Should It?
Film industry workers and union reps told VICE that production during the pandemic is going to be risky, expensive, and ruled by compromise.
Sex Scenes Were a Convenient Excuse for Misconduct—Unions Are Changing That
In a huge step toward diminishing workplace harassment, new guidelines around intimacy coordinators—essentially, coaches for adult scenes—are making sets safer for actors.
Everyone Wants to Party with Roy Purdy, a Meme Come to Life
He's in the process of building a career being seemingly the most likable person on the internet.
Crappy Voice Acting Undercuts an Otherwise Strong 'Life Is Strange' Prequel
The main characters mostly work, but everyone else? It's a mess.
The Voice Actors Strike Over, Ashly Burch Is Returning to 'Life is Strange'
Burch will reprise her role as Chloe Price for a final episode called "Farewell."
Gaming Voice Actors Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike
If the agreement is passed, it means more bonuses, additional money, and needed transparency about secret projects.