On Monday, the leadership of the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists held a members-only webinar to discuss the contract the union tentatively agreed upon last week with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. If ratified, the contract will officially end the longest labor strike in the guild’s history. For…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a contentious issue in the labor disputes within Hollywood. While traditional conflicts over pay models, job protections, and benefits persist, the introduction of AI technology has complicated negotiations and sparked disagreements between unions and employers. The language used surrounding AI can vary from utopian to dystopian, depending on which side…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major point of contention in labor disputes within Hollywood. While traditional issues such as pay, benefits, and job protections are still at the forefront, the presence of AI technology has complicated negotiations and brought about both optimistic and pessimistic views. Here is a breakdown of what the unions and…
