, arguing that the union walked away from a deal with more than $1 billion in additional wages, residuals and pension and health contributions.
SAG-AFTRA is not trying to ban AI outright, as some high-profile members stand to profit from licensing their likeness rights. But the union is insisting that performers must give “informed consent” and that the right to use AI on additional projects must be separately bargained. you want to get hired and you have to grant consent to use of your digital replica for eternity, your choice is accept the job and accept those terms, or refuse the job and you don’t get hired. That is a dilemma that is not fair for our members.”, the AMPTP said that it has agreed to informed consent, including separate bargaining for AI for background actors, which “must take place at the time of use.
The AMPTP said that its negotiators repeatedly conveyed their “fundamental objections” to the idea and asked that it be removed from discussions as it was a “roadblock” to getting a deal. The AMPTP argued that an “alternate path” will be needed to get an agreement. It also noted that it has offered a 76% increase in foreign streaming residuals on the biggest platforms, matching the deal that was ratified by the Directors Guild of America.