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Industry News July 10

The strike by SAG-AFTRA against gaming companies has finally ended

Members of SAG-AFTRA ratified an updated agreement with major game developers, including Electronic Arts, Activision Blizzard, and Take-Two. It went into effect “immediately.”

Industry News July 26, 2024

Video game actors go on strike over AI, with SAG-AFTRA saying companies only interested in “flagrant exploitation”

SAG-AFTRA and game companies have failed to reach an agreement on the use of generative AI in the industry. As a result, voice actors will go on strike starting at 12:01 a.m. today.

Industry News January 10, 2024

Actors criticize SAG-AFTRA’s new AI voice agreement: “Studios will look past creativity for convenience”

SAG-AFTRA has entered into an agreement with AI company Replica Studios to allow game companies to use digital voice replicas of real-life actors. However, the move caused sharp criticism in the professional community.

Industry News September 26, 2023

SAG-AFTRA unanimously approves video game strike, demanding AI regulation and wage increases

SAG-AFTRA has unanimously voted for a strike against several game companies. Union members are demanding regulations on the use of AI, on-set safety, and retroactive wage increases.