SAGAFTRA Responds to AMPTP Indicating “Several Issues” Including Artificial Intelligence
SAG-AFTRA responds to AMPTP on the studio’s “last, best, and final” offer. SAG-AFTRA has stated that they have addressed the offer. They further emphasize that they have yet to reach a consensus on various critical matters, notably AI.
It has been reported that they are advocating for stringent consent protocols and guaranteed minimum compensation for AI stand-ins, among other points.
How SAG-AFTRA responds to AMPTP
Per their social media post:
” This morning our negotiators formally responded to the AMPTP’s “Last, Best & Final” offer. Please know every member of our TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee is determined to secure the right deal and thereby bring this strike to an end responsibly.
There are several essential items on which we still do not have an agreement, including AI. We will keep you informed as events unfold. In solidarity and gratitude, Your TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee. “
Key takeaways
- SAG-AFTRA addressed the studio’s “last, best, and final” offer.
- Also, the guild has yet to reach a consensus on various critical matters, notably AI.
- In addition, it is advocating for stringent consent protocols and guaranteed minimum compensation for AI stand-ins, among other points.
Learn more about the union on Wikipedia.
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- The Role of AI in Hollywood: A Double-Edged Sword, on how the entertainment industry uses artificial intelligence.
- Tensions Rise as SAG-AFTRA Grants Interim Agreements Amid Hollywood Strikes. It asks whether solidarity is in jeopardy amid the ongoing labor standoff.
