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Engadget
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

SAG-AFTRA ratifies TV animation contracts that establish AI protections for voice actors

Voice actors' contracts ratified with over 95% approval
New agreements include AI protection for voice actors [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Why some video game actors are letting AI clone their voices

AI voice cloning in video games is a growing trend for character voices.
Video game voice actors have mixed feelings, wanting fair pay and protection against misuse. [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Grand Theft Auto Voice Actor Furious at AI That Copied His Voice

Voice actor Ned Luke calls out tech company WAME for using his voice in an AI chatbot without permission.
SAG-AFTRA's recent deal with AI voice over studio Replica Studios has caused concern among voice actors who fear their jobs may be replaced by AI. [ more ]
www.vice.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'None of Us Want Our Voices Replicated': Voice Actors Say Union's 'Ethical' AI Deal Is Bad for Humans

SAG-AFTRA has made a groundbreaking deal with an AI voice generation studio
The deal allows unionized voice actors to opt in to providing their voices for AI voice doubling in projects by game developers [ more ]
Inverse
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Voice Actors Aren't Happy With SAG-AFTRA's New AI Deal

The role of Artificial Intelligence in making games is a defining issue in the video game industry.
Voice actors are concerned about the impact of AI on their ability to work. [ more ]
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www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI uncertainty remains for Hollywood actors, even after SAG-AFTRA ratifies new contract

SAG-AFTRA members have ratified a new agreement with the AMPTP, ending the Hollywood strikes this year.
The agreement includes more than $1 billion in compensation, a new compensation model for streaming, and requirements for the use of AI in films. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Actor union reaches AI and wages agreement with TV execs

SAG-AFTRA is ending its strike after reaching a tentative deal with TV and film studios over pay and the use of AI.
The deal includes new protections for actors and actresses regarding the use of AI to generate digital replicas of their face, bodies, and voices.
Members can expect to receive compensation based on how their deepfake was created and may receive residual pay if their likeness scans are used in additional projects. [ more ]
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