LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s video game performers voted to go on strike Thursday after negotiations with game industry giants that began nearly two years ago came to a halt over artificial intelligence protections. Leaders of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists have billed the issues behind the labor dispute — and AI in particular — as an existential crisis for performers.
Video Game Actors Are Going On Strike. Here’s Why.
Sarah Parvini, Chicago Tribune: Business
Thu, 07/25/2024 - 1:11pm
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