Entry #7 - The SAG-AFTRA strike has ended

 

According to the BBC, the strike by video game voice actors has officially come to an end. Members of SAG-AFTRA began striking on July 14, 2024, primarily in response to concerns over the unauthorized use and replication of their performances by artificial intelligence (AI). Motion capture actors also demanded that their work be acknowledged as performance, rather than being reduced to mere “data.” The strike lasted a full year, significantly impacting video game development as voice actors withdrew from recording sessions. Other entertainment sectors, including animated series and related productions, also felt the effects. Recently, SAG-AFTRA reached a new agreement with ten major video game publishers. The union announced that 95% of its members voted in favor of the deal, which includes protection against AI replication of their work. With the agreement finalized, video game production has now returned to normal.



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