"A spokesperson for the VDS voice actors' association confirmed the action to Reuters. According to the VDS, which represents around 600 members, Netflix's new contracts, introduced at the start of the year, state that recordings may be used to train AI systems, without specifying whether compensation would be provided. The clause sparked a sharp backlash, with a large majority of voice actors refusing to agree to the terms, Lumpe said."
"Netflix has sent a letter to German voice actors saying their concerns stem from a misunderstanding of how the U.S. company intends to use the recordings and invited the VDS to an informal discussion, the association's chairperson, Anna-Sophia Lumpe, said on Tuesday. A Netflix spokesperson said the company is taking the concerns seriously (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) "They also end the letter with the promise that if people continue to boycott working for them, that content will be shown with German subtitles in Germany," instead of dubbing, she said."
German voice actors have launched a grassroots boycott of Netflix in response to a contract clause that allows the company to use recorded performances to train artificial intelligence. The VDS voice actors' association confirmed the action and represents about 600 members. Netflix's global growth has greatly increased demand for dubbed content, but actors fear AI could disrupt careers and raise copyright issues. Netflix sent a letter arguing the concerns reflect a misunderstanding and invited the association to an informal discussion. The company also warned that continued boycotts could lead to German subtitles replacing dubbed versions in Germany.
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