Film and TV actors prepared to strike over AI concerns

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"The ballot engaged more than 7,700 actors, stunt performers, and dancers who have worked under a Pact-Equity agreement since the last negotiations in 2021. Equity is presently engaged in discussions with Pact, the trade body representing the majority of UK film and TV production companies, to establish minimum standards for pay, terms, and conditions within the sector. Equity general secretary Paul W Fleming announced the results of the vote (Equity)"

The Independent covers topics including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and invests in investigative reporting and documentaries that highlight issues such as reproductive rights and campaign financing. The outlet does not use paywalls and solicits donations to fund reporters and on-the-ground journalism, aiming to make quality journalism freely accessible and supported by those who can afford it. An indicative ballot by Equity showed 99 per cent of participating performers would reject digital scanning for AI purposes, with a 75 per cent turnout among more than 7,700 eligible actors, stunt performers, and dancers. Equity is negotiating minimum standards with Pact over pay, terms, and conditions.

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