California Senate Passes AB 2602 Bill to Protect Performers from Digital Replicas

California state Senate passes AB 2602 bill requiring permission for creation of digital replicas of performers, strongly supported by SAG-AFTRA. The bill aims to protect performers' voice and likeness rights in the age of digital replication.

Video game performers on strike over AI in game development

Video game performers, including actor Andi Norris and stunt performer Jasiri Booker, are on strike against major gaming companies over AI usage in game development. The companies want to use AI for generating performances without consent, leading to the work stoppage by the union members.

Lawsuits by Voice Actors Against AI Companies

Voice actors are filing lawsuits against AI companies for misappropriating their likenesses, with Scarlett Johansson threatening legal action against OpenAI for imitating her voice without permission.

Hollywood actors clash with studios over AI technology

Hollywood actors and studios are at odds over a draft Senate bill called the No Fakes Act, which would give actors control over their digital likenesses using AI technology. Studios argue that the bill would violate First Amendment rights, while actors see it as crucial for protecting their image rights even after death.

SAG-AFTRA Rule on Intimacy Coordinators

New SAG-AFTRA rule requires intimacy coordinators to obtain consent from actors before publicly discussing their sex scenes. Failure to do so could lead to removal from the registry.