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26Sep/23

The recent victories of the WGA and Anil Kapoor are indicative of a future of creative-AI compatibility.

September 26, 2023EntertainmentAnil Kapoor, Artificial intelligence, Cybernetics, Data science, Emerging technologies, Generative artificial intelligence, Regulation of artificial intelligence, Synthetic mediaadmin

Sept. 26, 2023 /Entertainment/ — The recent victories for the WGA (Writers Guild of America) and Anil Kapoor are certainly indicative of a growing awareness of the need to protect creative workers in the age of AI. The WGA deal, in particular, is a significant step forward, as it ensures that writers will be compensated fairly for their work on streaming platforms. Kapoor’s court victory is also important, as it sets a precedent for protecting celebrities’ digital likenesses from unauthorized use.

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25Jul/23

Actors are really worried about the use of AI by movie studios – they may have a point

July 25, 2023FilmsAmazon, Applications of artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Audio deepfake, Brian Cox, Computer graphics, Creative Commons, Deep learning, Deepfake, disney, Dominic Lees, Duncan Crabtree, Extra, Fran Drescher, Gal Gadot, Generative artificial intelligence, Hugh Jackman, Identity theft, Ireland, Liam Budd, London, Manchester, Mathilde Pavis, Netflix, Ryan Reynolds, SAG-AFTRA, SAG-AFTRA strike, Scarlett Johansson, Synthetic media, Tim Burton, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Dominic Lees, University of Reading

Film and television actors in the US came out on strike on July 14, causing Hollywood productions to shut down. The action has also had an impact on US films shooting in the UK: director Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 has “paused” and the production of Deadpool 3, filming at Pinewood Studios with stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has been stood down.

The dispute is about remuneration for actors, very few of whom enjoy the high income of Hollywood stars. But an additional argument between the union, SAG-AFTRA, and film producers is about the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Actors are fearful of the impact of AI on their careers.

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