The Rise of AI Actors: Hollywood Studios' Controversial Proposal Sparks Outcry
Hollywood studios are considering a controversial proposal that involves the use of digital actors created through artificial intelligence (AI), according to recent developments discussed during a press conference where actors from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) confirmed their decision to go on strike. The proposal, described as resembling a plotline from the popular TV series "Black Mirror," was revealed by Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the chief negotiator for SAG-AFTRA. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), representing Hollywood studios, stated that their proposal included a "groundbreaking AI proposal that protects actors' digital likenesses for SAG-AFTRA members." However, when pressed about the specifics of the proposal, Crabtree-Ireland expressed his concerns. He explained that the studios suggested background performers could be scanned and paid for only one day of work. I...